Relo Group, Inc.
8876・Prime Market・Services
Business
Relo Group operates three segments: the Outsourcing Business (revenue ¥80,769 million), centered on welfare benefits outsourcing, leased company housing management, and overseas assignment support; the Rental Management Business (¥52,956 million), managing over 120,000 rental units nationwide; and the Tourism Business (¥16,399 million), engaged in the operation and revitalization of small and medium-sized hotels and inns in regional areas. Its main customers are Japanese corporations (HR and general affairs departments), which outsource operations related to relocation, assignments, employee benefits, and housing on a comprehensive basis. The company has 77 consolidated subsidiaries and 5 equity-method affiliates, with revenue of ¥151,074 million for FY2026 (ending March 2026). Its vision is "to create a comprehensive life-support services industry deployed on a global scale."
Business Model
Membership fee income from the Welfare Benefits Outsourcing Service, management fees from Leased Company Housing Management, and management fee income from the Rental Management Business are all stock-type recurring revenue models, in which the accumulation of members and managed units directly leads to expansion of revenue and profit. Starting from the corporate customer base, the company cross-sells employee benefits, company housing, tourism, and rental management to increase customer unit spending. In the Tourism Business, timeshare usage fee income also accumulates.
Company Strengths
Over the 14-year span of the first through third Olympic Strategy initiatives, the number of managed units expanded more than fourfold to 270,000, achieving the No.1 position in both market share and profit scale. The company has established a stock-type revenue structure in which the accumulation of managed units directly drives growth in management fee income and relocation support service usage, giving it a scale advantage that competitors cannot easily replicate in a short period.
The "Welfare Benefits Club," launched in 1993, has over 30 years of operating track record and has built a large-scale corporate member base. This member base functions as a starting point for cross-selling into the Tourism Business (hotel customer acquisition), Rental Management Business, and Overseas Assignment Support, serving as a proprietary asset that generates revenue synergies across the group as a whole.
Since 2013, the company has rolled out "Rental Management Nationwide 7-Block Expansion," bringing over 50 rental management companies into the group. The number of managed rental units has reached over approximately 120,000, enabling knowledge-sharing and service integration under the common brand "Relo no Chintai." In an industry facing a serious shortage of business successors, the company has established a unique position as a receiver for business succession.
ENVALITH's Perspective
Performance Trend
Revenue temporarily declined from ¥156,571 million in FY2022 to ¥123,698 million in FY2023, then rose for three consecutive periods: ¥132,580 million in FY2024 → ¥142,908 million in FY2025 → ¥151,074 million in FY2026 (ending March 2026). Operating profit also expanded roughly 1.7x over five periods, from ¥18,505 million in FY2022 to ¥30,815 million in FY2026, maintaining an operating margin of 20.4%. However, profit for the period declined sharply from ¥43,317 million in FY2025 (including a ¥18,724 million gain on sale of equity-method investment) to ¥20,665 million in FY2026. This decline reflects the drop-off of a one-off factor, and the earnings power of the core business continues to improve steadily. An increase in income tax payments to ¥9,486 million (vs. ¥5,750 million in the prior period) also weighed on net profit.
Growth Strategy
Aiming for ROE of 25-30%, a dividend payout ratio of 50%, and a total return ratio of 60% under the "Fourth Olympic Strategy"
Continuing to expand the membership base of the Welfare Benefits Outsourcing Service and accumulate leased company housing units under management. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Outsourcing Business achieved revenue of ¥80,769 million (up 8.8% year on year) and operating profit of ¥22,899 million (up 3.4% year on year), functioning as the core of the Group's earnings. Corporate demand for enhanced employee benefits is expanding against the backdrop of a worsening labor shortage, providing a favorable external environment.
Accumulating rental management units under the "Rero no Chintai" brand to expand recurring revenue. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue increased to ¥52,956 million (up 2.3% year on year), but operating profit declined to ¥8,012 million (down 1.9% year on year) due to increased costs from expanded human capital investment. Improving profitability while capturing demand related to regional revitalization and business succession remains a challenge.
Expanding the operation and revitalization of small and mid-sized regional hotels and ryokan, as well as the Vacation Home Timeshare Business. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue contribution from newly opened facilities and steady hotel occupancy rates led to increased revenue of ¥16,399 million (up 4.0% year on year) and increased operating profit of ¥4,344 million (up 3.5% year on year). Continuing to capture regional tourism demand by leveraging the external tailwind of expanding inbound demand.
Raising the ROE target for the medium-term management plan period (FY2026-FY2029, ending March 2026 to March 2029) from the previous 20% or higher to 25-30%. Newly introducing a policy targeting a dividend payout ratio of 50% and a total return ratio of 60% (including share buybacks). Also introducing an interim dividend, moving to twice-yearly dividend payments. ROE for FY2026 (ending March 2026) reached 27.1%, achieving the target range.
At the Board of Directors meeting on May 14, 2026, resolved to repurchase the entire outstanding balance of the Euro-yen denominated convertible bond-type bonds with stock acquisition rights maturing in 2027 (face value ¥23.0 billion, conversion price ¥3,287.1). The bonds are scheduled to be cancelled after repurchase. This is expected to reduce dilution risk against the dilution-adjusted share count of 158,566,217 shares and contribute to improved EPS.
Last updated: July 19, 2026

