Fukui Computer Holdings (9790) FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

Revenue and profit increased in Q1 of FY2027, but operating income growth lagged revenue growth, indicating weakening operating leverage. Revenue was ¥4.08B (+3.3% year on year), operating income was ¥1.71B (+1.8%), ordinary income was ¥1.76B (+3.1%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.20B (+4.5%). Revenue growth was driven by expansion in the core Architectural Systems Business and Surveying and Civil Engineering Systems Business, while selling, general and administrative expenses increased at a pace exceeding revenue growth, causing the operating margin to decline from 42.4% in the same period of the previous year to 41.8%, a decrease of 0.6pt.

Factors Affecting Results

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥4.08B, representing a 3.3% year-on-year increase. The Architectural Systems Business (¥2.05B, +4.9%) and Surveying and Civil Engineering Systems Business (¥1.99B, +2.0%) drove revenue growth, together accounting for 98.8% of company-wide revenue. Meanwhile, the IT Solutions Business recorded revenue of ¥0.05B, a 9.6% year-on-year decrease, making only a limited contribution to overall growth.

【Profit and Loss】Gross profit margin improved by 3.5pt to 83.1% from 79.6% in the same period of the previous year, but selling, general and administrative expenses increased 14.5% year on year to ¥1.69B, exceeding the 3.3% revenue growth rate. As a result, the operating margin declined by 0.6pt to 41.8% from 42.4% in the same period of the previous year, and operating income growth (+1.8%) lagged revenue growth (+3.3%). Ordinary income grew at a higher rate than operating income (+3.1%) owing to increases in interest and dividend income, while net income rose to ¥1.20B (+4.5%), exceeding growth at the ordinary income level. Overall, the company achieved higher revenue and profit, but this was accompanied by a decline in margins due to increased selling, general and administrative expenses.

Segment Analysis

The Surveying and Civil Engineering Systems Business made the largest contribution to segment profit, with a segment profit margin of 43.6%, and, together with the Architectural Systems Business (profit margin of 38.9%), accounted for virtually all company-wide operating income. Segment profit for the Surveying and Civil Engineering Systems Business was ¥0.87B, a slight 0.2% year-on-year decrease, indicating that the business was unable to convert revenue growth into profit growth. The Architectural Systems Business maintained higher revenue and profit, with segment profit of ¥0.80B (+1.7%). Segment profit for the IT Solutions Business contracted to ¥0.001B (-87.5%), with profitability at 2.1%, substantially lagging the other businesses. The Investment Business generated segment profit near zero and had a negligible impact on the company overall.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin of 41.8% and net profit margin of 29.4% were both high, but the operating margin declined by 0.6pt from 42.4% in the same period of the previous year, indicating that the improvement in gross profit margin (+3.5pt) was offset by the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.【Cash Quality】Cash and deposits were ¥21.12B, accounts receivable were ¥0.82B (-25.1% year on year), and inventories were ¥0.05B (-27.4%), indicating a declining trend in operating receivables and inventory and suggesting improved collection efficiency.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 16.0%, reflecting capital efficiency led by the net profit margin, with limited reliance on asset turnover or financial leverage. EPS was ¥57.99, up 4.5% year on year.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 83.9% (81.7% in the same period of the previous year), while the current ratio was approximately 422%, calculated as current assets of ¥22.77B divided by current liabilities of ¥5.39B. Both were extremely high, and the debt-to-equity ratio remained low, indicating a conservative financial foundation.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although the cash flow statement has not been separately disclosed, changes in the balance sheet provide insight into fund movements. Cash and deposits declined to ¥21.12B from ¥24.09B in the same period of the previous year, while investment securities increased to ¥6.02B (+28.4% year on year), suggesting that a portion of surplus funds may have been shifted into securities investments. Accounts receivable declined to ¥0.82B, down 25.1% year on year, indicating that collection of operating receivables is progressing favorably. Advances received amounted to ¥3.43B and remained at a certain scale within current liabilities as contract liabilities, with advance receipts associated with recurring-billing and maintenance-based businesses supporting cash management. Retained earnings continued to accumulate, rising from ¥25.95B compared with the same period of the previous year despite net income of ¥1.20B, indicating substantial capacity for investment and shareholder returns funded by retained earnings.

Quality of Earnings

The primary sources of ordinary income and net income were operating income from the core business. Non-operating income was ¥0.06B (interest income of ¥0.04B and dividend income of ¥0.02B), equivalent to only approximately 1.4% of revenue, with no evidence of profit enhancement from temporary factors. The effective tax rate was approximately 32.0%, calculated as income taxes of ¥0.57B divided by profit before tax of ¥1.76B, and the conversion of profit before tax into net income remained broadly stable at the same level as in the same period of the previous year. Comprehensive income was ¥1.42B, exceeding net income of ¥1.20B. The difference was attributable to a ¥0.23B valuation difference on other securities, meaning that changes in the market prices of investment securities provided an uplift exceeding net income. Because this divergence resulted from factors separate from core operating earnings, operating income and net income-based measures of the core business should serve as the basis for evaluating earnings quality.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

Q1 progress against the full-year forecast was 24.5% for revenue, 24.8% for operating income, 24.9% for ordinary income, and 26.4% for net income, representing only a small deviation from the standard 25% progress level. However, the full-year forecast itself anticipates declines in operating income to ¥6.895B (-5.1% from the previous fiscal year) and ordinary income to ¥7.10B (-5.2%), differing in direction from Q1’s growth trend (operating income +1.8%). During the quarter, there were no revisions to the earnings or dividend forecasts, and management maintained its plan based on increases in selling, general and administrative expenses and changes in the business mix throughout the year. Consistency with the full-year plan will need to be monitored in subsequent quarters.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥77.00 per share. Based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period of 20,675,187 shares, the annual total dividend is estimated at approximately ¥1.59B, resulting in a payout ratio of approximately 35.1% against the full-year net income forecast of ¥4.539B. Given the financial foundation of cash and deposits of ¥21.12B, retained earnings of ¥25.95B, and an equity ratio of 83.9%, this payout ratio is not excessive relative to profit and cash levels. There was no revision to the dividend forecast as of the current quarter.

Risk Factors

1. Dependence on the two core businesses: The Architectural Systems Business and Surveying and Civil Engineering Systems Business account for 98.8% of revenue and virtually all operating income. Both businesses are susceptible to cyclical fluctuations in market demand, including construction investment and public works, and a slowdown in demand could have a significant impact on results.

2. Declining profitability of the IT Solutions Business: Revenue declined 9.6% year on year, while segment profit contracted to ¥0.001B (-87.5%), leaving the profit margin at 2.1%, substantially below that of the other businesses. A delayed recovery could extend the payback period for investments.

3. Margin pressure from higher selling, general and administrative expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 14.5% year on year, outpacing revenue growth of 3.3% and reducing the operating margin by 0.6pt. The future profitability trend will depend on whether this increase represents temporary growth investment or a structural rise in fixed costs.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (it_telecom)

Profitability and Returns

Both the operating margin and net profit margin substantially exceeded the industry median, placing the company’s profitability at a high level within the industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate was below the industry median, indicating that growth was relatively low within the industry compared with the company’s high profitability.

※Source: Company compilation

Key Takeaways from the Financial Results

1. Gross profit margin improved by 3.5pt year on year, but the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses (+14.5%) exceeded this improvement, resulting in a 0.6pt decline in the operating margin. In assessing the profitability trend, it will be important to determine whether the increase in expenses represents growth investment or the conversion to a fixed-cost structure.

2. The full-year company forecast assumes declines of approximately 5% year on year in both operating income and ordinary income, while Q1 results are progressing with profit growth. This difference in direction may indicate a plan reflecting changes in the cost structure and business mix throughout the year.

3. Investment securities increased to ¥6.02B (+28.4% year on year), accounting for 16.8% of total assets. The ¥0.97B valuation difference on other securities contributed to comprehensive income exceeding net income, and the impact of market fluctuations outside the core business on financial indicators will require monitoring.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥1,665–¥1,763 at a ±1% change in the cost of equity, and ¥1,706–¥1,722 at a ±0.1 change in ω.

Notes:

• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).
• Because net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

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

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