Central Automotive Products (8117) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 2024 rose 2.9% year-over-year to ¥30,362 million, with operating profit up 6.1% to ¥8,181 million and net profit attributable to shareholders up 8.3% to ¥6,456 million.

• The company acquired K.M. Enterprise in December 2024, expanding its overseas auto parts business.

• Domestic new car sales declined 3.2% year-over-year, but the company focused on high-value products and new customer acquisition.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin improved, with operating profit at ¥8,181 million (up 6.1% year-over-year).

• Net profit per share increased to ¥350.83 from ¥324.07 year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the period was ¥6,314 million, down 6.8% year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥61,329 million, and equity ratio rose to 87.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥41,000 million (up 4.2% year-over-year), with operating profit projected at ¥10,800 million (up 6.2%) and net profit at ¥8,100 million (up 2.2%).

• No changes to previously announced earnings guidance as performance is tracking to plan.