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ead Real Estate (Nasdaq: LRE) reported financial results for FY2024 ended June 30, showing a revenue growth of 8.6% to JPY18.9 billion from JPY17.4 billion year-over-year. The main revenue component, Real Estate Sales, increased by 8.1% to JPY18.5 billion. Despite higher delivery volumes in condominiums and single-family homes, average sale prices decreased across all categories. Net income grew 2.5% to JPY626.9 million, while operating income declined 4.3% to JPY898.5 million. The company's hotel business showed strong growth with a 46.3% revenue increase. Gross margin slightly decreased to 15.6% due to increased construction costs.
Real Estate Sales grew by 8.1%, driven by higher delivery volumes, but average sale prices declined across all categories. Net income rose 2.5% to JPY626.9 million, while operating income decreased 4.3% to JPY898.5 million. The hotel business revenue increased by 46.3% to JPY463.6 million, primarily driven by two hotels in full operation during the fiscal year.
The company's financial position improved with cash and cash equivalents growing to JPY1.3 billion from JPY786.3 million. However, operating profit margin declined to 5.0% from 5.3%, reflecting increased construction costs and SG&A expenses. The hotel segment shows promise, contributing to a 46.3% increase in other revenue, potentially offering a path to margin improvement.
The company's strategic pivot towards condominium development presents both opportunities and challenges. The decreasing average sale prices across all property types suggest either market pressure or a shift to lower-tier locations. The doubling of land deliveries for condominiums indicates a strong development pipeline, but execution in the high-end segment will be crucial.
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition to its real estate business, the company operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units to individual customers in Japan and Dallas, Texas.
The company's mission is to serve its customers by offering stylish, safe, and luxurious living. Its vision is to adopt the Kaizen approach to seek continuous improvement and leverage its nationally recognized luxury homes and strong market position in the luxury residential property market in Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo to create a global transaction platform.
The company's financial results for FY2024 demonstrate mixed performance with some concerning trends. While total revenue grew by 8.6%, this was achieved through higher volume but lower pricing across all segments. The significant decline in average sale prices across property types signals potential margin pressure. Operating margin contracted to 5.0% from 5.3%, reflecting increased construction costs and SG&A expenses.
The hotel segment shows promise, contributing to a 46.3% increase in other revenue, potentially offering a path to margin improvement. However, with rising interest expenses and a relatively thin cash position of JPY1.3 billion, financial flexibility remains a concern.
