Reported Earnings • Apr 16
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.45 (vs JP¥2.59 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥5.45 (up from JP¥2.59 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥6.69b (up 3.4% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥40.0m (up 111% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 0.6% (up from 0.3% in FY 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 100 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Apr 14
CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026 CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19
Upcoming dividend of JP¥9.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2026. Payment date: 29 May 2026. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.59 (vs JP¥20.87 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥2.59 (down from JP¥20.87 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥1.65b (down 12% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥19.0m (down 88% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 8.2% in 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 17
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥19.78 loss per share (vs JP¥2.73 profit in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: JP¥19.78 loss per share (down from JP¥2.73 profit in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥1.50b (down 9.3% from 2Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥145.0m (down JP¥165.0m from profit in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Sep 19
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.0% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.14b market cap, or US$14.5m). Reported Earnings • Sep 02
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.59 (vs JP¥12.05 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥2.59 (down from JP¥12.05 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥6.47b (up 64% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥19.0m (down 78% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 2.2% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 76% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 01
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 9.5% to JP¥333. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥418, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.8% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. New Risk • Aug 28
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 58% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (308% payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.3% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.31b market cap, or US$15.7m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 02
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥303, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.4x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 50% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 27
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 1.8% to JP¥332. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥427, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 01
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.0% to JP¥338. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥426, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 16
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 11% to JP¥333. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥431, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Reported Earnings • Apr 15
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥24.44 (vs JP¥12.05 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥24.44 (up from JP¥12.05 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥6.36b (up 61% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥179.0m (up 103% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from 2.2% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 82% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 14
CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2025 CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2025. New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (217% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.5% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.18b market cap, or US$14.9m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥297, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.9x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 33% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥8.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2025. Payment date: 30 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.9%). Announcement • Feb 15
CORREC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 14, 2025 CORREC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 14, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.87 (vs JP¥0.14 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥20.87 (up from JP¥0.14 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥1.86b (up 96% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥153.0m (up JP¥154.0m from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from net loss in 3Q 2024). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 87% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Nov 15
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 9.5% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.5% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 14x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 217% Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.06% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.60b market cap, or US$16.7m). Reported Earnings • Oct 16
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.73 (vs JP¥0.41 loss in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥2.73 (up from JP¥0.41 loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥1.65b (up 87% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥20.0m (up JP¥23.0m from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in 2Q 2024). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 78% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Sep 17
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk No financial data reported. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.43b market cap, or US$17.2m). Reported Earnings • Jul 16
First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥8.90 loss per share (vs JP¥5.89 profit in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: JP¥8.90 loss per share (down from JP¥5.89 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥1.01b (up 4.4% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥65.0m (down 251% from profit in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥340, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.2x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 3.5% over the past three years. Announcement • Apr 14
CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 29, 2024 CORREC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 29, 2024. Reported Earnings • Apr 14
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥12.05 (vs JP¥27.52 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥12.05 (down from JP¥27.52 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.94b (down 4.4% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥88.0m (down 56% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 4.9% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 02
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 39% After last week's 39% share price decline to JP¥310, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.6x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 16% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 21
Now 26% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 135% to JP¥612. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥486, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 5.5% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 15
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 28% After last week's 28% share price gain to JP¥352, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.6x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 5.4% over the past three years. Announcement • Mar 03
NLINKS Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 12, 2024 NLINKS Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 12, 2024 Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥0.14 loss per share (vs JP¥13.83 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: JP¥0.14 loss per share (down from JP¥13.83 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥948.0m (down 2.3% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥1.00m (down 101% from profit in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 19
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 28% After last week's 28% share price decline to JP¥282, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Oct 13
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥0.41 loss per share (vs JP¥6.30 profit in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: JP¥0.41 loss per share (down from JP¥6.30 profit in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥882.0m (down 10% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥3.00m (down 107% from profit in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 15
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.89 (vs JP¥8.49 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥5.89 (up from JP¥8.49 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥964.0m (down 23% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥43.0m (up JP¥105.0m from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 12
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to JP¥274, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.52 (vs JP¥51.10 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥27.52 (up from JP¥51.10 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.12b (down 15% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥201.0m (up JP¥572.0m from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from net loss in FY 2022). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 42% After last week's 42% share price gain to JP¥306, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.1x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Professional Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 3.4% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Apr 15
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥26.70 (vs JP¥51.10 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥26.70 (up from JP¥51.10 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.12b (down 15% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥195.0m (up JP¥566.0m from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.7% (up from net loss in FY 2022). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jan 14
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.83 (vs JP¥21.44 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥13.83 (up from JP¥21.44 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥970.0m (down 12% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥101.0m (up JP¥257.0m from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 10% (up from net loss in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 26% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Director Daisuke Ikemoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 15
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.30 (vs JP¥14.35 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.30 (up from JP¥14.35 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥983.0m (down 17% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥46.0m (up JP¥150.0m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2022). Announcement • Jul 27
NLINKS Co., Ltd. (TSE:6578) acquired Career High Tenshoku business of Leading Mark Inc.. NLINKS Co., Ltd. (TSE:6578) acquired Career High Tenshoku business of Leading Mark Inc. on July 25, 2022.
NLINKS Co., Ltd. (TSE:6578) completed the acquisition of Career High Tenshoku business of Leading Mark Inc. on July 25, 2022. Reported Earnings • Jul 17
First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥8.49 loss per share (vs JP¥1.80 profit in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: JP¥8.49 loss per share (down from JP¥1.80 profit in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.25b (down 9.0% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥62.0m (down JP¥75.0m from profit in 1Q 2022). Reported Earnings • Jun 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: JP¥51.10 loss per share (vs JP¥15.07 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: JP¥51.10 loss per share (down from JP¥15.07 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥4.82b (up 19% from FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥371.0m (down 443% from profit in FY 2021). Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Director Daisuke Ikemoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 15
NLINKS Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2022 NLINKS Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2022. Reported Earnings • Apr 14
Full year 2022 earnings released: JP¥51.10 loss per share (vs JP¥15.07 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: JP¥51.10 loss per share (down from JP¥15.07 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥4.82b (up 19% from FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥371.0m (down 443% from profit in FY 2021). Announcement • Apr 08
NLINKS Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Apr 13, 2022 NLINKS Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Apr 13, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Feb 18
Upcoming dividend of JP¥5.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 February 2022. Payment date: 31 May 2022. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.9%). Reported Earnings • Jan 14
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: JP¥21.44 loss per share (down from JP¥16.04 profit in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.10b (down 1.3% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥156.0m (down 236% from profit in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Reported Earnings • Oct 14
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥14.35 loss per share (vs JP¥10.75 profit in 2Q 2021) The company reported a mediocre second quarter result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.19b (up 38% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥104.0m (down 235% from profit in 2Q 2021). Reported Earnings • Jul 18
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥1.80 (vs JP¥0.70 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.37b (up 70% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥13.0m (up JP¥18.0m from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥15.07 (vs JP¥25.50 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.05b (down 15% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥108.0m (up JP¥290.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Reported Earnings • Apr 16
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥15.07 (vs JP¥25.50 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.05b (down 15% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥108.0m (up JP¥290.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 12
New 90-day high: JP¥390 The company is up 6.0% from its price of JP¥367 on 13 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Announcement • Feb 04
NLINKS Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Apr 13, 2021 NLINKS Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on Apr 13, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 22
New 90-day high: JP¥386 The company is up 5.0% from its price of JP¥369 on 23 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥16.04 The company reported a decent third quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.11b (down 16% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥115.0m (up 83% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 10% (up from 4.8% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses.