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Focus Systems Corporation

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Focus Systems Corporation, established in 1977, is an independent system integrator listed on the TSE Prime Market. It comprises four segments: the "Public Sector Business," which handles social infrastructure systems for government agencies and local municipalities; the "Enterprise Business," covering core business systems, ERP, and infrastructure construction for corporate clients; the "Wide-area Solutions Business," which develops Communication Control & Embedded System Development and AI Solutions from bases in the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka areas; and the "Innovation Business," which offers infrastructure, mainframe, and in-house IoT/security products. Its main clients include NTT DATA Group and IBM Japan (Kyndryl Japan), and it operates as a group of 8 companies, including 1 subsidiary and 6 affiliated companies.

Business Model

The main revenue sources are contracted software development/system construction and post-launch operation/maintenance services. The Public Sector Business is underpinned by stable order intake based on the long-standing business relationship with the NTT DATA group since 1988. The Private Sector Business acquires customers through multi-technology capabilities spanning ERP (SAP, intra-mart), infrastructure, cloud, and RPA. As a company-wide policy, the company promotes an increase in the prime-contractor ratio and price pass-through, and has a structure for continuously raising profit margins through outsourcing cost reductions and unit price improvements.

Company Strengths

Since transactions began in 1988, the company has maintained a continuous relationship with the NTT Data Group. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), sales to NTT DATA I ¥4,913 million (13.8% of total) and to NTT Data ¥4,453 million (12.5% of total) formed a stable order base, with the top two clients accounting for over 26% of total sales. The operational know-how cultivated through large-scale public-sector systems functions as a barrier to entry.

The four segments—Public Sector, Enterprise, Wide-area Solutions, and Innovation—each cover different customer bases and technology domains. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), segment sales were ¥10,875 million, ¥10,899 million, ¥5,781 million, and ¥8,143 million respectively, showing a well-diversified structure that avoids excessive dependence on any single segment. The rare organizational setup that allows ERP (SAP and intra-mart) to be handled within the same division is also a differentiating factor.

The company-wide policy of raising the prime contractor (direct order) ratio and passing on price increases has proven effective, with operating profit in FY2026 (ending March 2026) reaching a record ¥3,036 million (up 39.8% year on year). The operating profit margin has continuously improved from 6.2% in FY2022 (ending March 2022) to 8.5% in FY2026 (ending March 2026). The order backlog also stood at a company-wide total of ¥9,951 million (up 28.2% year on year), providing high visibility into future revenue.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue reached ¥35,699 million (+9.7% YoY), while operating profit rose to ¥3,036 million (+39.8% YoY) and net income to ¥2,333 million (+48.9% YoY), with profit growth far exceeding revenue growth. The operating margin improved 1.8 points to 8.5% from 6.7% in the previous period, and ROE surged to 15.9%. This is not simply revenue growth but confirms a qualitative improvement in the earnings structure driven by an increased prime contractor ratio, price pass-through, and thorough project management. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (operating profit of ¥3,500 million, +15.3%) appears conservative, and upside potential warrants close attention.

In the fiscal year under review, the ratio of revenue from the top three major clients remained at a high level of 39.8% (40.0% in the previous period), and the risk that shifts in clients' management strategies or IT investment policies directly affect performance continues. In addition, the outsourcing cost ratio within cost of sales is high at approximately 61.7%, raising the possibility that rising procurement costs due to IT talent shortages and quality control risks at partner companies could pressure profitability. As an external environment factor, amid intensifying competition for IT talent and continued wage increases, whether price pass-through can be sustained will be key to maintaining profit margins.

Under the new medium-term management plan, the company has set out approximately ¥8.5 billion in growth investment (including M&A utilization) and approximately ¥3.5 billion in shareholder returns (payout ratio of 40% or more) over three years, declaring a shift from a "labor-intensive" to a "knowledge-intensive" model. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company repurchased 480,000 shares of treasury stock (¥889 million), putting capital cost-conscious management into practice. The market-value-based equity ratio rose to 96.5% (from 77.7% in the previous period), reflecting improved market evaluation. On the other hand, track record of inorganic growth through M&A remains limited, and execution capability for investments and the realization of integration effects will be the key evaluation criteria going forward.

Growth Strategy

Pursuing discontinuous growth through DX, consulting, and M&A, and driving the transition to a knowledge-intensive SI provider under the "Medium-term Management Plan 27-29"

Continuing to raise the prime contractor ratio across the four existing segments, pass through price increases, and thoroughly strengthen project management. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), achieved an operating margin of 8.5% and ROE of 15.9%, meeting all targets of the "Medium-term Management Plan 24-26." Profitability enhancement will continue under the next plan.

Strengthening consulting services such as DX strategy formulation, RFP preparation support, infrastructure operation consulting, and in-house development support, and building long-term partnerships. Aiming to transition into a position as a "strategic partner supporting client transformation through digital innovation."

Planning growth investments of approximately ¥8.5 billion over three years, aiming to expand scale and diversify revenue sources through M&A. Investment decision criteria include positive NPV, IRR exceeding the hurdle rate, and a payback period of within 5 years in principle.

Incorporating AI into both business processes and service delivery to improve productivity and quality. Positioning the acquisition and development of specialized personnel—such as advanced IT talent, project managers, and consultants—as a top priority, and strengthening capability development support tailored to individual career paths.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), paid an annual dividend of ¥64 (payout ratio of 41.1%) and repurchased 480,000 shares of treasury stock (¥889 million), practicing management with awareness of capital costs. For FY2027 (ending March 2026), plans an annual dividend of ¥68 (projected payout ratio of 41.4%). Aiming for shareholder returns of approximately ¥3.5 billion under the medium-term plan.

Last updated: July 19, 2026