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IDOM : ┗Results for Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2026
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FY2026
Financial Results for the
Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2026
April 14, 2026
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5. Appendix: Supplementary Performance and Financial Data
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4. Appendix
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3. Dividend and Capital Policy
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2. FY2026 Strategic Initiatives
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1. FY2026 Financial Results
Contents
1. FY2026 Financial Results
I am Nishihata, CFO of IDOM Co., Ltd.
I will now explain the financial results for the fiscal
year ending February 2026.
113*
Down 0% YoY
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*Indexed to FY2023 (Base year =100)
Retail units sold grew 10% YoY, achieving a
record-high level
163,931 units
Up 10% YoY
Retail units sold
Retail units sold
Retail sales
Gross profit per retail unit recovered to a level
comparable to the previous year, driven by successful inventory optimization strategies
FY2026 Highlights
Gross profit per retail unit
Gross profit per retail unit
Retail sales
20.2 billion yen
Up 2% YoY
Operating profit
Achieved record-high operating profit
Operating profit
Consolidated
Please turn to Slide 5. Here are the highlights of our consolidated financial results for the current fiscal year. The first point concerns operating income.
Consolidated operating income reached 20.2 billion yen, a 2% increase from the previous fiscal year and a record high. This exceeded our forecast of 20.1 billion yen, meaning we have achieved our target.
The next point is gross profit per unit sold.
In the first half of the fiscal year, it took time to clear inventory purchased at high prices, but our inventory strategy implemented starting in the second quarter proved effective, and gross profit per unit sold recovered to 113, exceeding the annual forecast of 111.
The third point is retail unit sales.
Retail unit sales for the current period remained strong at 163,931 units. This represents a 10% increase from the previous year and marks a record high. Large-format stores contributed to this growth in retail unit sales.
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Note: "2026" indicates the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026.
QoQ change (19.3%) 17.9% 31.3% (5.4%)
profit margin
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Highlights Trend in Operating Profit for FY2026
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Operating profit
Quarterly trend
Full-year trend
The left side of the slide shows the annual trend in
operating profit.
We have surpassed the record profit achieved last fiscal year.
The right side of the slide shows the trend in operating profit over the last five quarters. After hitting bottom in the first quarter, the trend has been on the upswing, with operating profit reaching 5.7 billion yen in the fourth quarter-an 18% increase from the same period last year.
We have maintained strong growth following the third quarter.
The operating margin for this fourth quarter stands at 4.0%.
Market trend
Trend in the Used Car Market
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Average market price of vehicles purchased by IDOM
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In FY2026, the used car market continued to trend upward.
Looking ahead to FY2027, demand is expected to strengthen, driven by lower exports and a decrease in new vehicle production, offsetting the impact on market prices.
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This chart shows trends in the used car market based
on our purchase prices.
After building up a large inventory ahead of the first quarter to coincide with the opening of new stores, market prices plummeted, but have since been on an upward trend.
Market environment | Expected situation | IDOM strategy | |
Economic trend | Boom |
Used car purchases increase among consumers who had previously refrained from purchasing them | Proactive sales promotion strategy |
Recession |
New car buyers increasingly consider purchasing used cars | Sales promotion strategy driven by an optimized inventory lineup | |
Used car market | Uptrend |
Rising vehicle prices increase inventory value | Stable sales promotion strategy |
Gradual downturn |
Vehicle purchase prices continue to decline | Sales promotion strategy driven by an optimized inventory lineup | |
Sharp downturn |
Rising inventory valuation losses pose a risk to gross profit | Timely, data-driven buying and selling at appropriate prices |
Highlights Market Impact: Risk Matrix
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Build a resilient business foundation by factoring in anticipated economic trends and used car market shifts. Achieve sustainable growth and expand market share by delivering value amid a changing market environment.
Please turn to Slide 8. This matrix summarizes the resilience of the used car industry and our company to changes in the external environment, along with our response strategies. There are two key points.
The first is resilience to economic fluctuations.
The used car business is characterized by its relative resistance to economic cycles. During economic booms, demand for vehicle replacements increases, while during recessions, buyers shift from new cars to used cars. By flexibly maintaining an optimal inventory lineup tailored to current needs, we can turn any economic trend into an opportunity for growth.
The second point is our ability to respond to fluctuations in the used car market. Market fluctuations can be categorized into four patterns based on "direction (upward or downward)" and "speed (gradual or sharp)."During an upward market trend, the value of vehicles on display also rises. This means unrealized losses are unlikely to occur, creating an environment where we can focus on retail sales with confidence.
On the other hand, consider a phase where the market is falling "gradually." By strengthening our inventory management system beyond normal levels and increasing turnover rates, we ensure sales are secured.
Finally, there is the case where the market falls "abruptly." This is the only risk. While we will experience short-term impacts due to unrealized losses on inventory, we possess inventory management expertise based on our past experience. Furthermore, since cars are essential items and are subject to vehicle inspection cycles, market prices do not continue to plummet indefinitely; supply and demand will eventually rebound within a certain period.
In conclusion, our company possesses the flexibility to mitigate the effects of economic fluctuations and can respond as usual in the vast majority of market volatility scenarios. Even regarding the sole concern-a "sharp market decline"-we have a robust system in place that allows us to successfully weather such a situation by leveraging our inventory management capabilities and the passage of time.
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Note: "2026" indicates the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026.
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Trend in Gross Profit Per Retail Unit
Highlights
Gross profit per retail unit improved following a review of inventory strategies, reaching 113 on a full-year basis and exceeding the target of 111.
This chart shows the quarterly trend in retail gross profit starting from the fiscal year ending February 2023.
The orange line indicates the level of 111, which serves as the basis for our full-year earnings forecast. In response to the market downturn at the beginning of the year, we worked to reduce inventory, but the impact of this persisted, and first-half results remained below the level assumed in the full-year earnings forecast.
However, the trend in gross profit per unit has improved since the first quarter, and for the full year, we were able to exceed our plan.
FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | Change | ||
Number of stores | Opening of large stores (stores) | 11 | 16 | 17 | 1 |
Retail | Retail units sold (thousand units) | 144.5 | 149.0 | 163.9 | 14.9 |
Gross profit per retail unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 101 | 113 | 113 | - | |
Wholesale | Wholesale units sold (thousand units) | 124.4 | 144.2 | 152.0 | 7.8 |
Gross profit per wholesale unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 104 | 120 | 109 | - |
Highlights Major KPIs for FY2026: Full Year
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Store openings proceeded smoothly, increasing by one store YoY, while retail units sold reached a record-high level.
Here, I'd like to discuss the key KPIs for this fiscal
year.
We opened 17 large-scale stores this year, and they are performing well.
This is one more store than we opened last year. In the retail segment, we increased unit sales by approximately 15,000 units. As you saw on the previous slide, gross profit per unit has recovered. In the wholesale segment, unit sales increased by approximately 8,000 units compared to the same period last year, and gross profit per unit has recovered to 109.
(billion yen) | FY2025 | FY2026 | Ratio to net sales | Change | Change (%) |
Net sales | 496.7 | 562.8 | 100.0% | 66.1 | 13.3% |
Gross profit | 88.7 | 96.3 | 17.1% | 7.7 | 8.6% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 68.8 | 76.1 | 13.5% | 7.3 | 10.7% |
Operating profit | 19.9 | 20.2 | 3.6% | 0.3 | 1.6% |
Ordinary profit | 19.1 | 18.6 | 3.3% | (0.5) | (2.7%) |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 13.4 | 11.9 | 2.1% | (1.5) | (11.4%) |
EBITDA*1 | 23.1 | 24.4 | 4.3% | 1.3 | 5.6% |
Consolidated Full-Year Statement of Income for FY2026
*1. EBITDA = Operating profit + Depreciation
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This is the consolidated income statement.
Revenue was 562.8 billion yen, up 13% from the same period
last year.
Gross profit increased by 9% year-over-year, while selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 11%.As a result, operating profit was 20.2 billion yen, up 2% year-over-year, marking the first time it has exceeded 20 billion yen.
Ordinary income decreased by 500 million yen due to the impact of rising interest rates and an increase in the frequency of accounts receivable securitization.
Net income decreased by 1.5 billion yen to 11.9 billion yen, primarily due to the recognition of impairment losses on unprofitable mid-sized stores and the fact that the tax burden rate returned to normal levels because the company did not qualify for the wage increase promotion tax system. EBITDA was 24.4 billion yen, a 6% increase year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 4.3%.The factors contributing to the change in operating profit will be explained on the next slide.
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FY2026
full-year operating profit
expenses
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Retail sales
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Consolidated YoY Change Analysis
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Non-consolidated factors: Down ¥0.7 bn
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Retail sales increased by 6.6 billion yen due to an increase in retail units sold.
Wholesale sales decreased by
1.1 billion yen, reflecting the continued impact of the first-half market downturn.
SG&A expenses increased in line with growth in store count.
Subsidiaries remained profitable, building on first-half results.
This chart shows the year-over-year change in consolidated
operating income.
The figures within the red boxes represent factors specific to IDOM on a standalone basis.
The decline in standalone operating profit was 700 million yen, narrowing from the 1.5 billion yen decline recorded in the third quarter.
Looking at the individual factors, the retail segment contributed a 6.6 billion yen increase in profit by maintaining gross profit margins and increasing sales volume, while the wholesale segment saw a 1.1 billion yen decrease in profit.
On the other hand, selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased by 6.2 billion yen due to higher operating costs-such as labor and rent expenses related to the opening of large-scale stores-and the provision for doubtful accounts in the installment sales business.
The difference between consolidated and standalone figures
resulted in a 1.0 billion yen increase.
As a result, consolidated operating profit increased by 300 million yen year-on-year to 20.2 billion yen.
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FY2025 Personnel Commission Advertising Outsourcing Land rent Other FY2026 full-year expenses expenses expenses expenses SG&A full-year SG&A expenses SG&A
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➊ Average headcount increased by 292, while unit price increased by approx. 13,000 yen.
❷ Advertising expenses continued to be managed efficiently during store network expansion.
❸ Land rent increased due to the addition of new large stores.
➍ The figure reflects higher fixture and transportation expenses due to business expansion, as well as the allowance for doubtful accounts tied to growth in the in-house loan business, Jisharon, and the introduction of a shareholder benefit program.
Includes an additional 1.0 billion-yen investment in CRM development as part of DX initiatives
In the previous slide, I explained the factors contributing to the change in consolidated operating profit. I would now like to discuss the non-consolidated SG&A expenses highlighted in the red box.
In conjunction with the opening of large-scale stores, we are actively recruiting and training new talent. The number of employees increased by 292 compared to the previous year, and the per-employee cost rose by 13,000 yen, resulting in a 1.2 billion yen increase in personnel expenses.
We are striving to use advertising and promotional expenses efficiently as we expand our store network.
Additionally, rent and lease expenses increased by 1.8 billion yen due
to the opening of large-scale stores and other factors. Other SG&A expenses increased by 2.0 billion yen.
This category consists of many items, such as equipment and transportation costs, which increase with business expansion. However, due to strong sales in the installment sales business, we have recorded an additional 500 million yen in allowance for doubtful accounts. We have also set aside provisions for shareholder benefits to be paid during the current fiscal year.
As a result, non-consolidated SG&A expenses totaled 71.0 billion yen.
Cash and deposits ¥15.4 bn |
Accounts receivable ¥27.0 bn |
Inventories ¥114.6 bn |
Property, plant and equipment ¥39.1 bn |
Other ¥23.9 bn |
Cash and deposits ¥27.5 bn |
Accounts receivable ¥30.7 bn |
Inventories ¥119.0 bn |
Property, plant and equipment ¥54.3 bn |
Other ¥32.1 bn |
Consolidated Summary of the Balance Sheet
Consolidated balance sheet (as of February 28, 2025)
Consolidated balance sheet (as of February 28, 2026)
Total assets increased by 43.6 billion yen to 263.6 billion yen.
Assets ¥220.0 bn Liabilities ¥139.2 bn
Assets ¥263.6 bn Liabilities ¥173.9 bn
Accounts receivable increased by 3.7 billion yen due to installment sales.
Inventories increased mainly due to a
4.4 billion-yen increase in units sold, while the impact of higher unit prices resulting from the market uptrend was insignificant.
Property, plant and equipment increased by 15.2 billion yen due to new store openings and leased assets at subsidiaries.
Net assets ¥80.8 bn Net assets ¥89.7 bn
Net interest-bearing debt increased by
4.1 billion yen, with gross debt up by
16.1 billion yen. This increase was driven by long-term borrowings and the concurrent issuance of retail and institutional bonds.
The equity ratio was 33% on a consolidated basis.
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Other
¥78.5 bn
Interest-bearing debt
¥95.4 bn
Other
¥59.9 bn
Interest-bearing debt
¥79.3 bn
¥89.7 bn (Equity ratio: 33%)
¥80.8 bn (Equity ratio: 36%)
Here is the status of the consolidated balance sheet (BS). Total assets amounted to 263.6 billion yen, an increase of 43.6 billion yen compared to the end of the previous fiscal year.
On the asset side, accounts receivable-most of which stem from our installment sales business-increased by 3.7 billion yen to 30.7 billion yen at the end of this fiscal year. We will control the growth of accounts receivable by conducting a 9.7 billion yen securitization (conversion to cash) of accounts receivable in the third quarter.
Inventory stood at 119.0 billion yen, an increase of 4.4 billion yen. While the impact of market fluctuations was minimal, the increase was primarily due to a rise in unit volume associated with new store openings. We continue to optimize inventory levels while opening large-scale stores. Inventory turnover days stood at 89.5 days, remaining at nearly the same level as the 87 days recorded at the end of the previous fiscal year. (See Slide 43)Tangible fixed assets totaled 54.3 billion yen, an increase of 15.2 billion yen compared to the end of the previous fiscal year. The main factors were the opening of large-scale stores and an increase in lease assets attributable to IDOM Cars Technology, a subsidiary that has returned to profitability.
Liabilities increased by 34.7 billion yen to 173.9 billion yen.
Interest-bearing debt increased by 16.1 billion yen to 95.4 billion yen. Of this amount, we issued 4.0 billion yen in corporate bonds and retail bonds to diversify our funding sources.
Net interest-bearing debt, taking cash and deposits into account, increased by
4.1 billion yen.
As a result, net assets increased by 8.9 billion yen to 89.7 billion yen, and the equity ratio stood at 33%.
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Free cash flow
Cash flows from investing activities
Change in trade receivables
Pre-inventory buildup Change in inventories and
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Consolidated Analysis of Changes in Cash Flows
❶ Decreased by 4.4 billion yen due to an increase in inventory units
❷ Decreased by 7.3 billion yen due to higher installment receivables
❸ Invested 11.5 billion yen in opening large stores and installing maintenance equipment at maintenance shops, etc.
As a result, free cash flow decreased by 0.5 billion yen.
Here is an overview of our consolidated cash flow. Operating cash flow generated 22.7 billion yen in cash before adjustments for changes in inventory and accounts receivable.
Although there were cash outflows of 4.4 billion yen due to an increase in inventory and 7.3 billion yen due to an increase in accounts receivable, operating cash flow remained positive at 11.1 billion yen.
Regarding investing cash flow, we invested 11.5 billion yen in the acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets, such as large-scale stores and maintenance facilities.
As a result, free cash flow was -0.5 billion yen, which was essentially neutral.
Full-year forecast | FY2026 full-year actual | Actual vs. forecast | ||
Number of stores | Opening of large stores (stores) | 15 | 17 | 2 |
Retail | Retail units sold (thousand units) | 167.3 | 163.9 | (3.4) |
Gross profit per retail unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 111 | 113 | - | |
Wholesale | Wholesale units sold (thousand units) | 145.0 | 151.8 | 6.8 |
Gross profit per wholesale unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 108 | 109 | - | |
Consolidated P/L | Gross profit (billion yen) | 95.1 | 96.3 | 1.2 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses (billion yen) | 75.0 | 76.1 | 1.1 | |
Operating profit (billion yen) | 20.1 | 20.2 | 0.1 |
Earnings forecast
FY2026 Full-Year Performance vs. Earnings Forecast
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This slide compares our financial forecasts with
actual results.
We opened 17 large-format stores this fiscal year, exceeding our target of 15. While retail unit sales fell short of our target, gross profit on retail sales exceeded our target.
In the wholesale segment, both unit sales and gross profit per unit exceeded our targets.
As a result, operating profit reached 20.2 billion yen, exceeding our forecast by 100 million yen.
2. FY2026 Strategic Initiatives
I am Takao Hatori, the president.
I would like to discuss our efforts up to this fiscal year
and the challenges that lie ahead.
Large stores Newly Opened Stores
Recent store openings
Large stores opened in FY2026 Q4
・Nara Store (January 2026)
・Sendai Tomiya Store (January 2026)
・Senboku Store (January 2026)
・Yamaguchi Store (January 2026)
・Sapporo Moiwa Store (January 2026)
・Fukuyama Store (February 2026)
Full-year
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17/15 stores
Sendai Tomiya Store (opened in January 2026)
Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture
Number of 86 stores large stores
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写真変更
お疲れ様です。 終業します。
In the fourth quarter, we opened six large-scale
stores in locations such as Sendai and Nara.
They are off to a strong start.
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Net sales CAGR: Up 13.3% Operating profit CAGR: Up 16.8%
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Number of large stores: Up 63 (2020→2026)
Retail units sold per store has also increased steadily.
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The strategic shift to a large store model has driven steady growth across all KPIs, including net sales, operating profit, and retail units sold. Market fluctuations, industry scandals, and other factors had a temporary impact, but IDOM maintained its growth trend on a full-year basis.
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From here, we will review our growth trajectory since 2021, when we declared that large-format stores and service centers would be our key growth drivers.
To provide an overview of our domestic operations, we have included a chart showing the trends in non-consolidated revenue and operating profit. Both revenue and operating profit have grown at an annual rate of over 10%, with revenue more than doubling and operating profit increasing approximately threefold.
Large-format stores have been the driving force behind this growth.
As shown in the bar chart on the right, we have been steadily opening new stores, and as a result, retail sales per store have also increased.
We have achieved this growth despite overcoming temporary factors such as sharp market fluctuations and scandals at other companies.
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Gross profit per retail unit has steadily increased,
driven by improvements in vehicle gross profit and growth in ancillary services gross profit.
Another factor driving growth is the improvement in
gross profit per vehicle sold.
We have achieved this improvement by offering high-quality used cars at fair prices and by proposing ancillary services and financing options tailored to each customer's needs.
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Productivity Trend in the Number of Large Stores
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Note: Figures for FY2027 onwards are illustrative.
After opening 100 large stores, we will shift to a sustainable store opening plan focused on economic rationality,
while aiming to capture market share through productivity improvements.
Here is an overview of the progress we have made in
opening large-scale stores.
We have accelerated our store openings with the goal of reaching a cumulative total of 100 stores.
While some openings will be delayed until the fiscal year ending February 2028 due to construction schedules, we consider our goal to have been achieved. Since we have now covered nearly all major commercial districts nationwide, we expect to maintain an opening pace of approximately five stores per year based on economic feasibility. We believe that this shift away from rapid expansion will allow our employees to gain more experience, which will have a positive impact on productivity.
While the pace of store openings will be more restrained, we will continue to expand our inventory in key markets to capture market share.
We aim for further growth, including investments that minimize capital expenditures-such as yard expansions at existing stores.
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Note: Indexed to retail units sold per person in FY2021 (Base year =100)
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Despite a shift in personnel to large stores driven by proactive expansion, retail units sold per person have been maintained. Further sustainable growth can be achieved through the standardization of sales processes and the strengthening of human capital.
Despite a shortage of staff at small and medium-sized stores due to the opening of large-scale stores, we have managed to maintain the company's overall sales volume per employee.
We believe that we can continue to increase sales volume through the further refinement of our sales processes and employee development.
Productivity Three Key Strategies to Enhance Productivity
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While aiming to achieve FY2027 financial targets, we will accelerate our efforts to balance growth and efficiency in preparation for the next medium-term business plan.
Sustainable expansion
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Revise the store opening strategy
Shift to a store opening plan based on economic rationality
Focus on increasing productivity at existing stores
Improve efficiency of invested capital
OMO and online sales
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Deepen customer engagement
model and enhance productivity
Accelerate the integration of digital and physical channels
Build a sales platform unconstrained by location or time
Increase gross profit per person
Upgrading CRM platform
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Strengthen IT investments
Integrate customer data and build a utilization platform
Promote accurate management of repeat customers and ensure deal execution
Enhance lifetime value (LTV) and improve repeat rate
Initiatives to prepare for the next medium-term business plan
Digital transformation-driven productivity improvements
We will also continue to prioritize IT investment as a key strategy aimed at improving productivity through digital transformation.
By enhancing our CRM infrastructure to increase customer touchpoints, we aim to improve conversion rates and LTV.
By expanding our OMO and online consultation initiatives, we will enable diverse work styles and boost productivity per employee.
We are already piloting these initiatives at select stores and are currently in the process of expanding them to additional locations. We believe these digital transformation efforts will also contribute to improving productivity at our existing stores.
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FY 2/2033
Market share growth phase
Capture of 10% market share
Stabilization of repeat customer acquisition through LTV-driven strategies
Pursuit of diversified growth investments, including strategic M&A
Medium-Term Business Plan
Business Strategies to Drive Further Growth
Subsequent medium-term business plan (2031-2033)
Current medium-term business plan (2023-2027)
Next medium-term business plan (2028-2030)
FY 2/2030
2 Structural reform phase
FY 2/2027
1 Growth acceleration phase
100 large stores
Value enhancement and stabilization of gross profit per retail unit
Net increase in retail units sold
ROIC recovery to 8%
Improvements in financial performance at existing small- and mid-sized stores
CRM: Establishment of a platform to enable integrated customer management through IT investments
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During the next medium-term business plan period, we will improve business productivity.
From 2031 onwards, we plan to accelerate our growth.
As we have discussed, in 2027 we will open large-scale stores while simultaneously addressing challenges related to efficiency and productivity.
Furthermore, in our next three-year mid-term plan through 2030, we aim to resolve these challenges and sustain our growth.
In the subsequent mid-term plan, we will expand our domestic market share to over 10% and ensure that the LTV improvement initiatives we are already implementing bear fruit, leading to repeat customer acquisition.
To accelerate our growth, we will take a proactive approach to investments, including M&A.
FY2026 | FY2027 forecast | Difference from the previous year | ||
Number of stores | Opening of large stores (stores)*1 | 17 (86) | 10 (96) | Down 7 |
Retail | Retail units sold (thousand units) | 164 | 177 | Up 13 |
Gross profit per retail unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 113 | 115 | ||
Wholesale | Wholesale units sold (thousand units) | 152 | 175 | Up 23 |
Gross profit per wholesale unit (with 2023 as the base year = 100) | 109 | 110 |
Earnings forecast
KPIs for FY2027 Earnings Forecast
*1. Figures in parentheses indicate the cumulative number of large stores.
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I would like to discuss our earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027.First, regarding our KPIs.
We aim to open 10 new large-format stores, bringing our total to 96 stores in operation by the end of the fiscal year.
In the retail segment, we will maintain high unit gross margins while setting a new record for retail unit sales.
We will also renew our focus on buyback services. While this is expected to temporarily increase wholesale sales and lower unit gross margins, we believe it will prove effective in the long term as a strategy to improve LTV.
(billion yen) | FY2026 | FY2027 forecast | Ratio to net sales | Change | Change (%) |
Net sales | 562.8 | 629.0 | 100.0% | 66.2 | 11.8% |
Gross profit | 96.3 | 107.0 | 17.0% | 10.7 | 11.1% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 76.1 | 83.0 | 13.2% | 6.9 | 9.0% |
Operating profit | 20.2 | 24.0 | 3.8% | 3.8 | 18.8% |
Ordinary profit | 18.6 | 22.4 | 3.6% | 3.8 | 20.4% |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 11.9 | 14.2 | 2.3% | 2.3 | 20.9% |
Earnings forecast
FY2027 Full-Year P/L Forecast
Note: Figures exclude extraordinary factors, including the prolonged impact of war.
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While implementing these measures, we aim to achieve sales of over 600 billion yen and operating income of 24 billion yen for the fiscal year ending February 2027.
3. Dividend and Capital Policy
Now I'd like to talk about dividends and capital policy.
Capital
Our Perspective on the Cost of Capital
EVA spread: ROIC-WACC WACC ROIC
12.0%
10.0%
ROIC 6.8%
(FY2026)
8.0%
6.0%
WACC 4.8%
(FY2026)
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Notes: ROIC is calculated as: After-tax operating profit / ((Beginning inventory + Beginning non-current assets + Beginning accounts receivable + Ending inventory + Ending non-current assets + Ending accounts receivable) / 2)
WACC is calculated as: Cost of equity (Risk-free rate + (β×Market risk premium) + (Liquidity β×Liquidity risk premium)) × Equity ratio + Pre-tax cost of interest-bearing debt
× Interest-bearing debt ratio
"2026" indicates the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026. 28
WACC increased to 4.8% due to an increase in interest rates.
ROIC decreased in line with business expansion.
EVA spread decreased from 3.7% in FY2025 to 2.0% in FY2026.
While the WACC has risen to 4.8% due to rising interest rates, ROIC has declined as we have increased our upfront investments during this growth phase.
As a result, we estimate that the EVA spread-the difference between ROIC and WACC-has narrowed to 2%.
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FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
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0
2
10
5
20
10
30
24
15
40
20
50
47
25
54
Number of stores 60
Accounts receivable (non-consolidated)
(stores)
Trend in the number of stores and accounts receivable (non-consolidated)
(billion yen)
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Jisharon
Increase in Invested Capital:
Expansion of Jisharon, IDOM's In-House Loan Business
Business development
We launched Jisharon as an initiative to provide mobility solutions to all customers.
In response to growing demand, we have opened new stores and now offer installment sales at 54 locations nationwide.
The first factor contributing to the increase in invested capital is the installment sales business under the Jisharon brand.
As part of our initiative to ensure that all customers can get around by car, we launched the business at two locations in 2022.The service has been well-received by customers beyond our expectations, and in response to this demand, we have expanded to 54 locations nationwide.
While this business contributes significantly to our revenue, the expansion of its scale has led to an increase in accounts receivable. We will continue to manage these amounts by converting accounts receivable into cash as appropriate.
6,000
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Proprietary credit scoring model ensures the capture of new customer segments
AI-driven residual value forecasting technology enables both risk management and
profit maximization
FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
(500)
0
0
4,000
2,000
500
1,000
8,000
1,500
10,000
Trend in operating profit and leased assets
Leased assets Operating profit 2,000
(million yen)
12,000
Increase in Invested Capital: Expansion of IDOM CaaS Technology
Business development
By offering new leasing-centered services that integrate the vehicle ownership experience (Car-Life) with fintech, we are expanding our customer base beyond the traditional used car market.
The second factor contributing to the increase in invested capital is lease sales by IDOM Cars Technology.
IDOM Cars Technology is a subsidiary within our group responsible for R&D. It aims to "balance risk management with profit maximization" using AI-based residual value prediction technology and to "acquire new customer segments" through a proprietary credit scoring model.
The company has achieved profitability this fiscal year.
Because it utilizes leasing and other methods, its leased assets are expanding.
These two businesses are steadily succeeding in
developing new markets.