AZ-COM MARUWA (9090) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY2027/3 1Q rose 6.2% year-over-year to ¥58,698 million, driven by growth in transportation and 3PL segments, but profits declined due to higher personnel costs and one-time restructuring expenses.

• Operating profit declined 28.5% year-over-year to ¥2,194 million, with profit margins narrowing due to increased costs and one-time expenses.

• Net income attributable to shareholders fell 23.8% year-over-year to ¥1,523 million.

• Comprehensive income declined to ¥1,231 million from ¥3,746 million a year earlier.

• The business environment remained challenging due to rising labor and fuel costs, despite ongoing productivity improvements and business expansion.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased 10.7% year-over-year, while cost of sales increased 8.2%, reflecting higher labor and subcontracting expenses.

• Ordinary profit dropped 37.7% year-over-year to ¥2,025 million, impacted by higher non-operating expenses and one-time costs.

• Total assets increased to ¥166,914 million, up 7.2% from the prior year-end.

• Net assets decreased to ¥64,289 million, down 1.6%, primarily due to dividend payments and lower valuation of securities.

• Earnings per share fell to ¥11.32 from ¥14.85 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027/3 full-year net sales forecast is ¥250,000 million (+8.4% YoY), with operating profit projected at ¥13,800 million (+16.3% YoY).

• Net income attributable to owners is forecast at ¥8,300 million (+11.4% YoY), with EPS of ¥61.63.

• Interim dividend of ¥16.00 per share and full-year dividend forecast of ¥32.00 per share maintained, with a target payout ratio of approximately 40%.