Quest Co (2332) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 19.2% year-over-year to ¥17,807 million, driven by increased orders in the semiconductor and financial sectors and the consolidation of Sept Inc.

• Operating profit increased 3.4% to ¥1,091 million, ordinary profit up 3.7% to ¥1,152 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent up 4.3% to ¥800 million.

• EBITDA reached ¥1,336 million (up from ¥1,273 million), with an EBITDA margin of 7.5% (down from 8.5%).

• The company shifted to a single reporting segment, "Information Services Business," reflecting organizational restructuring.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥3,019 million from ¥2,749 million year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥10,356 million, up ¥538 million from the previous year.

• Net assets rose to ¥7,458 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 72.0%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end decreased to ¥3,057 million (down ¥473 million year-over-year).

• Annual dividend per share was ¥58.00, with a payout ratio of 40.5%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, net sales are forecast at ¥18,300 million (+2.8% YoY), operating profit at ¥1,260 million (+15.4%), ordinary profit at ¥1,285 million (+11.5%), and net profit attributable to owners at ¥856 million (+6.9%).

• The company will continue to focus on digital transformation, AI, and security, while preparing for the next phase of its medium-term management plan.