ICHINEN HOLDINGS (9619) FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The Company reported higher revenue and earnings for the quarter, with a significant boost to net income from gain on negative goodwill arising from M&A, while profitability in the core business also improved. Revenue was ¥45.26B (+10.0% YoY), Operating Income was ¥4.16B (+28.0%), Ordinary Income was ¥4.28B (+30.0%), and Net Income was ¥7.48B (+202.6%). The primary cause of the sharp increase in Net Income was a ¥4.72B gain on negative goodwill associated with the acquisition of the Agri-Solutions Business as a subsidiary; this should be evaluated separately from the growth in Operating Income and Ordinary Income. Improvement in the cost-of-sales ratio and restraint in SG&A expenses (+3.0%, below the revenue growth rate) raised the Operating Margin to 9.2% (7.9% in the same period of the previous year), confirming improved profitability in the core business.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥45.26B, up +10.0% YoY. The largest growth driver was the Agri-Solutions Business, where revenue expanded to ¥7.76B (+39.7%) due to the impact of newly consolidated companies, including Taiyo Fertilizer, Ichinen MAC, MC, and Farticom, totaling 7 companies. The core Automotive Leasing-Related Business continued stable growth at ¥16.87B (+4.3%) and is a key business accounting for approximately 51% of total segment profit. The Chemical Business and Machinery and Tools Sales Business also posted higher revenue, at ¥3.61B (+27.9%) and ¥10.08B (+6.2%), respectively, while the Synthetic Resins Business reported lower revenue of ¥4.69B (△3.1%).

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥4.16B (+28.0%), and the Operating Margin improved to 9.2% from 7.9% in the previous year. Improvement in the gross margin to 22.6% (22.2% in the previous year), together with the 3.0% increase in SG&A expenses being below the 10.0% revenue growth rate, generated operating leverage. The Machinery and Tools Sales Business and Chemical Business showed particularly notable profitability improvements in addition to revenue growth, with Operating Income increasing by +115.4% and +112.2%, respectively. Ordinary Income was ¥4.28B (+30.0%), slightly exceeding the growth in Operating Income; however, the divergence from Net Income of ¥7.48B (+202.6%) was attributable to the ¥4.72B gain on negative goodwill recorded as extraordinary income. Excluding this nonrecurring factor, recurring earnings growth should be assessed based on the growth rates of Operating Income and Ordinary Income. The Company reported higher revenue and earnings.

Segment Analysis

By segment, the Automotive Leasing-Related Business was a core earnings source, with Revenue of ¥16.87B (+4.3%), Operating Income of ¥2.12B (+10.2%), and a profit margin of 12.6%, accounting for approximately 51% of total Company Operating Income. The Agri-Solutions Business expanded rapidly through the impact of newly consolidated companies, with Revenue of ¥7.76B (+39.7%), Operating Income of ¥0.86B (+43.4%), and a profit margin of 11.1%, becoming a new growth driver. The Chemical Business achieved both revenue growth and profitability improvement, with Revenue of ¥3.61B (+27.9%), Operating Income of ¥0.52B (+112.2%), and a profit margin of 14.5%. The Parking Business had the highest profitability among all segments, with an Operating Margin of 17.6%. The Machinery and Tools Sales Business recorded a significant increase in Operating Income of +115.4% against Revenue of ¥10.08B (+6.2%), although its profit margin remained low at 2.9%. The Synthetic Resins Business saw Revenue decline by 3.1%, but Operating Income turned slightly positive from a loss in the previous year.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Margin improved to 9.2% from 7.9% in the same period of the previous year, while the gross margin also increased to 22.6% (22.2% in the previous year). The Net Profit Margin rose substantially to 16.5% (6.0% in the previous year), but because this includes the ¥4.72B gain on negative goodwill, recurring profitability should be evaluated using the Operating Margin and Ordinary Income Margin.【Cash Flow Quality】Accounts receivable increased to ¥31.08B (+48.9% YoY), and inventories increased to ¥26.72B (+84.7% YoY), both exceeding the 10.0% revenue growth rate. Even taking into account the impact of newly consolidated companies, the status of collections and inventory management requires continued monitoring.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 37.8%, but this elevated level includes a boost from the gain on negative goodwill and is therefore nonrecurring. Basic EPS was ¥316.17 (¥104.71 in the previous year, +201.9%), and BPS was ¥3,305.81 (¥3,021.48 in the previous year).【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 30.6%, down from 33.8% in the previous year, while Total Assets expanded to ¥258.55B (¥211.60B in the previous year). Short-term borrowings surged to ¥26.53B (+489.6% YoY), and interest-bearing debt expanded when combined with Long-term borrowings of ¥53.01B.

Cash Flow Analysis

Because the Company does not disclose a cash flow statement, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits increased by 62.0% YoY to ¥17.24B; however, this occurred alongside a sharp increase in Short-term borrowings to ¥26.53B (+489.6% YoY), so it cannot be concluded that the funds were generated solely through operating activities. Accounts receivable increased significantly to ¥31.08B (+48.9%), and inventories to ¥26.72B (+84.7%). Although the increase in Accounts payable to ¥24.86B (+57.4%) partially offset these increases, working capital as a whole increased funding requirements. This expansion in working capital reflects the impact of the 7 newly consolidated companies, making the management of post-acquisition funding efficiency and reliance on borrowings key determinants of future cash trends.

Earnings Quality

The quality of earnings for the quarter requires attention because recurring earnings improvement at the Operating and Ordinary Income levels coexisted with a nonrecurring factor recorded as extraordinary income. Operating Income of ¥4.16B and Ordinary Income of ¥4.28B both reflected improved underlying business performance resulting from gross margin improvement and SG&A control, and can be viewed as an improvement in recurring earnings power. Meanwhile, Net Income of ¥7.48B included the ¥4.72B gain on negative goodwill associated with the acquisition of the Agri-Solutions Business as a subsidiary, recorded as extraordinary income; more than approximately half of Profit Before Tax of ¥8.95B was attributable to this nonrecurring factor. Comprehensive Income was ¥7.71B, with only a small difference from Net Income of ¥7.48B, indicating that valuation items such as foreign currency translation adjustments of △¥0.09B and valuation differences on other securities were limited. Accordingly, since Net Income and annualized ROE of 37.8% include nonrecurring income recognition, it is appropriate to assess full-year underlying performance primarily based on progress in Operating Income and Ordinary Income.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

Progress toward the full-year earnings forecasts in Q1 was 22.1% for Revenue (¥45.26B/¥205.07B), 34.0% for Operating Income (¥4.16B/¥12.23B), and 37.7% for Ordinary Income (¥4.28B/¥11.34B). Progress in Operating Income and Ordinary Income exceeded the simple 25% benchmark, indicating that quarterly profitability is progressing relatively well. However, the full-year revenue growth forecast of +26.4% exceeds the +10.0% recorded in the quarter, suggesting that the forecast assumes further accumulation of the consolidation impact from the Agri-Solutions Business over the remaining 3 quarters. In light of the fact that the earnings forecasts were revised during the quarter, the full-year Ordinary Income forecast (+3.1% YoY) has been set at a conservative level compared with the +30.0% growth recorded in the quarter.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥90.00 per share. Based on the full-year EPS forecast of ¥503.17, the Payout Ratio is approximately 17.9%, a level below the general benchmark for payout ratios. There was no revision to the dividend forecast during the quarter, and the plan represents a substantial increase compared with the previous year's dividend of ¥38. Retained earnings increased by 10.1% YoY to ¥70.62B, indicating a substantial capital base and sufficient capacity to bear the dividend burden. However, because the full-year earnings forecast may include the impact of the nonrecurring gain on negative goodwill, dividend sustainability should be assessed together with recurring earnings-generation capacity and trends in working capital requirements.

Risk Factors

1. Increase in Financial Leverage: The D/E ratio increased from the previous year, and Short-term borrowings surged to ¥26.53B (+489.6% YoY). The Equity Ratio declined to 30.6% from 33.8% in the previous year, suggesting a structure in which acquisition funding was raised through debt.

2. Expansion in Working Capital: Accounts receivable of ¥31.08B (+48.9%) and inventories of ¥26.72B (+84.7%) increased at rates substantially exceeding the 10.0% revenue growth rate. Even taking into account the impact of newly consolidated companies, the status of collection terms and inventory turnover requires continued monitoring.

3. Reliance on Nonrecurring Income: Of Net Income of ¥7.48B, ¥4.72B was attributable to the gain on negative goodwill. The progress rate against the full-year Net Income forecast of ¥11.90B was 62.9%, including this nonrecurring factor. Recurring earnings-generation capacity should be evaluated based on progress in Operating Income and Ordinary Income (34.0% and 37.7%, respectively).

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Key Takeaways from the Earnings Results

1. The Operating Margin improved to 9.2% from 7.9% in the previous year, confirming the emergence of operating leverage through higher gross margins and SG&A control. While the Automotive Leasing-Related Business maintains a stable foundation accounting for more than half of Operating Income, the Agri-Solutions Business is expanding as a new growth area through the consolidation of new companies.

2. The sharp increase in Net Income (+202.6%) and ROE of 37.8% include a nonrecurring boost from the ¥4.72B gain on negative goodwill associated with the acquisition of the Agri-Solutions Business as a subsidiary. In assessing full-year performance, it is appropriate to focus on progress in Operating Income and Ordinary Income, excluding this nonrecurring factor (34.0% and 37.7%, respectively).

3. Alongside the expansion of assets and business scale associated with the acquisition, Short-term borrowings have increased sharply, and Accounts receivable and inventories have expanded. Monitoring post-integration working capital management and the debt structure will be important in assessing future financial soundness.

Theoretical Stock Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥3,903–¥4,140 at ±1% for the Cost of Equity, and ¥4,001–¥4,046 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

• Because progress of Net Income against the full-year forecast (63%) exceeds the standard benchmark (25%), Forecast EPS has been adjusted upward within a maximum range of +10% (because companies with progress ahead of schedule tend to outperform forecasts; adjustments may be excessive for businesses with strong seasonality).
• Net assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest-rate reference month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly disclosed data; this is not a forecast of the market stock price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee future stock prices.)

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