LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) reported unaudited results for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025: revenue JPY8.6B (+15.3% YoY), gross profit JPY2.4B (+18.1% YoY) and gross margin 28.2% (vs 27.5%). Net income was JPY226.7M (+0.7% YoY) and basic/diluted EPS was JPY9.10. Operationally, sports school members rose to 71,529 (+2.3%) and schools served in social business increased to 360 (+53.2%). Cash was JPY2.4B as of Sept 30, 2025. The company projected full-year 2025 revenue of JPY11.6–11.9B (≈+11.9%–15.3%) and operating income of JPY580.0–696.5M.
Positive
- Revenue +15.3% YoY to JPY8.6B
- Gross profit +18.1% YoY to JPY2.4B
- Social business revenue +36.4% YoY to JPY2.4B
- Projected FY2025 revenue JPY11.6–11.9B (+11.9%–15.3%)
- Projected FY2025 operating income JPY580.0–696.5M (+11.6%–34.0%)
Negative
- Selling, general, and administrative expenses +14.0% YoY to JPY2.1B
- Net cash used in financing activities JPY380.1M (nine months)
- Net income barely up +0.7% YoY to JPY226.7M
News Market Reaction 9 Alerts
On the day this news was published, LFS declined 0.78%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +13.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -13.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $784K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $100M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Non-cognitive study | Positive | +7.5% | Milabo study showed skill advantages for 28,400 camp participants. |
| Nov 13 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -18.1% | Scheduling of first-half 2025 earnings calls; shares fell sharply. |
| Nov 05 | Nagoya contract win | Positive | -5.2% | Awarded contract to manage facilities at 111 Nagoya junior highs. |
| Oct 30 | Six-month results | Positive | +2.5% | Six‑month 2025 revenue up 15% and net income up 25.6%. |
| Oct 10 | IPO completion | Positive | +35.0% | IPO of 1,250,000 ADSs at $4.00 raised $5.0M gross. |
Positive operational and financing milestones have often coincided with positive price moves, while some contract and scheduling news saw negative reactions.
Over the last few months, LEIFRAS moved from its IPO closing on Oct 10, 2025 to reporting six‑month 2025 results on Oct 30, then securing the Nagoya contract on Nov 5. An earnings call scheduling notice on Nov 13 and a large-scale Milabo study update on Dec 9 rounded out news flow. Financial updates and the IPO tended to see positive reactions, while the Nagoya contract and call scheduling coincided with declines.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details nine‑month 2025 revenue of JPY8.6 billion and net income of JPY226.7 million, alongside higher gross margin and expanded guidance for full‑year revenue and operating income. Growth in sports school members and a 53.2% increase in schools served support the social business trajectory. Compared with prior six‑month results and the recent IPO, investors may watch whether guidance is reiterated, segment mix shifts further, and margin trends hold up as the year closes.
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Financial Highlights for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
- Revenue was
JPY8 .6 billion ( .8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$57 15.3% fromJPY7.4 billion for the same period last year. - Gross profit was
JPY2.4 billion ( ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$16.3 million 18.1% fromJPY2 .0 billion for the same period last year. - Gross margin was
28.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, which increased from27.5% for the same period last year. - Net income was
JPY226 .7 million ( .5 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$1 0.7% fromJPY225 .1 million for the same period last year. - Basic and diluted earnings per share was
JPY9.1 ( ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to basic earnings per share of$0.06 JPY9.0 and diluted earnings per share ofJPY8 .3 for the same period last year.
Operational Highlights for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
- Number of members in the sports school business was 71,529 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of
2.3% from 69,924 for the same period last year. - Average membership duration in the sports school business was 1.84 years for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of
1.1% from 1.82 years for the same period last year. - Revenue per capita in the sport school business, which we define as the sales revenue of the sports school business divided by the number of employees involved in that business, was
JPY9 .6 million ( ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$0.06 million 6.2% fromJPY9 .0 million for the same period last year. - Number of schools served under the social business segment was 360 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of
53.2% from 235 for the same period last year. - Revenue per capita in the social business, which we define as the sales revenue of the social business divided by the number of employees involved in that business, was
JPY7 .6 million ( ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$0.05 million 18.6% fromJPY6 .4 million for the same period last year.
Mr. Kiyotaka Ito, the Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leifras, commented, "We delivered solid financial results in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, with meaningful growth across our key financial and operational metrics. Revenue increased
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
Total revenue was
Sports school business revenue was
Social business revenue was
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue was
Gross Profit
Gross profit was
Gross margin was
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general, and administrative expenses were
Other Income (Expenses), Net
Other expenses, net were
Net Income
Net income was
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share was
Diluted earnings per share was
Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had cash of
Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY326.7 million (
Net cash used in investing activities was JPY48.5 million (
Net cash used in financing activities was JPY380.1 million (
Financial Guidance
The Company is projecting total revenue to be between
Income from operations is projected to be between
These projections are based on the assumption that no business acquisitions, restructuring activities, or legal settlements will take place during the period.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain Japanese Yen ("JPY") amounts into
About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement filed with the
For more information, please contact:
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: IR@leifras.co.jp
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com
LEIFRAS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
JPY | JPY | US$ | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Cash | 2,538,554,638 | 2,436,675,605 | 16,467,362 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 518,398,551 | 555,775,583 | 3,756,002 | |||||||||
Short-term investments | 4,935,000 | 5,075,000 | 34,297 | |||||||||
Inventories, net | 24,468,188 | 20,757,063 | 140,279 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 182,278,232 | 201,888,793 | 1,364,390 | |||||||||
Other current assets | 34,381,843 | 57,886,907 | 391,207 | |||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 3,303,016,452 | 3,278,058,951 | 22,153,537 | |||||||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 53,805,279 | 99,293,143 | 671,035 | |||||||||
Finance lease right-of-use assets | 208,611,550 | 228,794,098 | 1,546,219 | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 337,330,750 | 513,349,897 | 3,469,284 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 39,250,078 | 27,980,475 | 189,096 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 27,999,994 | 27,999,994 | 189,228 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 214,671,578 | 189,283,332 | 1,279,201 | |||||||||
Deferred initial public offering ("IPO") costs | 157,482,065 | 254,764,117 | 1,721,728 | |||||||||
Long-term deposits | 150,407,276 | 150,210,192 | 1,015,140 | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | 3,090,205 | 9,784,796 | 66,127 | |||||||||
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 1,192,648,775 | 1,501,460,044 | 10,147,058 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 4,495,665,227 | 4,779,518,995 | 32,300,595 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Short-term loans | 700,000,000 | 700,000,000 | 4,730,689 | |||||||||
Current portion of long-term loans | 230,785,000 | 169,252,000 | 1,143,826 | |||||||||
Bond payable, current | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | 270,325 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 168,281,568 | 114,243,578 | 772,073 | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 1,109,740,581 | 1,184,636,104 | 8,005,921 | |||||||||
Income tax payable | 75,374,800 | 3,301,800 | 22,314 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities, current | 147,628,310 | 267,364,483 | 1,806,883 | |||||||||
Amount due to a director | 1,000,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Finance lease liabilities, current | 71,681,545 | 83,549,523 | 564,638 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 110,889,134 | 132,923,377 | 898,313 | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 195,952,191 | 156,907,705 | 1,060,403 | |||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2,851,333,129 | 2,852,178,570 | 19,275,385 | |||||||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Long-term loans, net of current portion | 175,452,000 | 38,568,000 | 260,648 | |||||||||
Bond payable, non-current | 56,807,020 | 37,833,335 | 255,682 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities, non-current | 10,615,635 | 14,507,411 | 98,043 | |||||||||
Finance lease liabilities, non-current | 140,333,247 | 143,881,183 | 972,367 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 207,353,977 | 364,551,378 | 2,463,684 | |||||||||
Assets retirement obligations | 12,914,758 | 30,671,626 | 207,283 | |||||||||
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 603,476,637 | 630,012,933 | 4,257,707 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 3,454,809,766 | 3,482,191,503 | 23,533,092 | |||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Ordinary shares | 80,500,000 | 80,500,000 | 544,029 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 748,840,080 | 778,624,844 | 5,262,045 | |||||||||
Treasury shares | (100,012,265) | (100,012,265) | (675,896) | |||||||||
Retained earnings | 311,527,646 | 538,214,913 | 3,637,325 | |||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,040,855,461 | 1,297,327,492 | 8,767,503 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 4,495,665,227 | 4,779,518,995 | 32,300,595 | |||||||||
LEIFRAS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||
For the nine months ended | ||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
JPY | JPY | US$ | ||||||||||
NET REVENUE | 7,419,460,643 | 8,556,096,390 | 57,823,183 | |||||||||
Cost of revenue | (5,378,876,612) | (6,145,159,916) | (41,529,769) | |||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 2,040,584,031 | 2,410,936,474 | 16,293,414 | |||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | (1,802,047,253) | (2,055,180,818) | (13,889,172) | |||||||||
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 238,536,778 | 355,755,656 | 2,404,242 | |||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 325,182 | 3,801,610 | 25,691 | |||||||||
Interest expense | (12,751,685) | (13,514,164) | (91,330) | |||||||||
Grant income | 14,205,788 | 14,902,919 | 100,716 | |||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on short-term investment | (168,000) | 140,000 | 946 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets | - | (168,973) | (1,142) | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of a subsidiary | (753,900) | - | - | |||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 15,438,598 | (16,773,644) | (113,358) | |||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 16,295,983 | (11,612,252) | (78,477) | |||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | 254,832,761 | 344,143,404 | 2,325,765 | |||||||||
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | ||||||||||||
Current | (69,425,173) | (92,067,891) | (622,206) | |||||||||
Deferred | 39,664,246 | (25,388,246) | (171,577) | |||||||||
Total provision for income taxes | (29,760,927) | (117,456,137) | (793,783) | |||||||||
NET INCOME | 225,071,834 | 226,687,267 | 1,531,982 | |||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES | ||||||||||||
Basic | 24,910,660 | 24,910,619 | 24,910,619 | |||||||||
Diluted | 27,066,715 | 24,913,619 | 24,913,619 | |||||||||
EARNINGS PER SHARE | ||||||||||||
Basic | 9.04 | 9.10 | 0.06 | |||||||||
Diluted | 8.32 | 9.10 | 0.06 | |||||||||
LEIFRAS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||
For the nine months ended | ||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
JPY | JPY | US$ | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net income | 225,071,834 | 226,687,267 | 1,531,982 | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 90,057,762 | 96,233,315 | 650,357 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of a subsidiary | 753,900 | - | - | |||||||||
Provision for expected credit loss | 2,771,782 | 9,208,096 | 62,229 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | - | 168,973 | 1,142 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable written off as uncollectible | - | 28,558 | 193 | |||||||||
Provision for inventory impairment | 3,403,261 | 424,180 | 2,867 | |||||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on short-term investment | 168,000 | (140,000) | (946) | |||||||||
Other non-cash expenses (income) | 1,100,148 | 29,173,060 | 197,155 | |||||||||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | (39,664,246) | 25,388,246 | 171,577 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | (1,051,687) | (46,613,686) | (315,021) | |||||||||
Inventories | (13,808,125) | 3,286,945 | 22,214 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | (105,900,505) | (19,854,842) | (134,182) | |||||||||
Long-term deposits | (6,998,055) | 197,084 | 1,332 | |||||||||
Amount due from a director | 33,577,065 | - | - | |||||||||
Other current assets | (25,969,080) | (23,505,064) | (158,850) | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | (10,722,988) | (6,694,591) | (45,243) | |||||||||
Accounts payable | (61,359,477) | (54,037,990) | (365,196) | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | (204,167,728) | 74,895,523 | 506,153 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities | 121,711,898 | 123,627,949 | 835,493 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (400,151) | 3,212,497 | 21,710 | |||||||||
Income tax payable | (149,952,500) | (72,073,000) | (487,078) | |||||||||
Amount due to a director | - | (1,000,000) | (6,758) | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 36,020,082 | (41,875,805) | (283,002) | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (105,358,810) | 326,736,715 | 2,208,128 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||
Cash outflow due to reduction in consolidated entities | (17,257,489) | - | - | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (11,926,248) | (42,598,215) | (287,884) | |||||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (16,521,500) | (5,880,000) | (39,738) | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (45,705,237) | (48,478,215) | (327,622) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Payment of finance lease liabilities | (43,259,590) | (64,438,481) | (435,483) | |||||||||
Proceeds from bank loans | 250,000,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Repayment of bank loans | (280,815,000) | (198,417,000) | (1,340,927) | |||||||||
Repayment of bond payable | (20,000,000) | (20,000,000) | (135,163) | |||||||||
Payment of deferred IPO costs | (129,983,403) | (97,282,052) | (657,445) | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (224,057,993) | (380,137,533) | (2,569,018) | |||||||||
Net decrease in cash | (375,122,040) | (101,879,033) | (688,512) | |||||||||
Cash at the beginning of period | 2,729,282,346 | 2,538,554,638 | 17,155,874 | |||||||||
Cash at the end of the period end | 2,354,160,306 | 2,436,675,605 | 16,467,362 | |||||||||
Supplementary cash flow information | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | 202,070,573 | 115,154,307 | 778,227 | |||||||||
Cash paid for interest expenses | 11,651,537 | 12,325,868 | 83,300 | |||||||||
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