Central Automotive Products (8117) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 5.7% year-over-year to ¥41,558 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

• Operating profit increased 8.6% year-over-year to ¥11,040 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 9.6% year-over-year to ¥8,681 million.

• Comprehensive income declined 15.3% year-over-year to ¥8,388 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥18,428 million from ¥17,004 million year-over-year.

• Operating margin was 26.6%, up from 25.8% the previous year.

• Net assets increased to ¥55,701 million, with a capital adequacy ratio of 87.7%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥20,560 million, up from ¥17,343 million.

• Dividend payout ratio rose to 33.7% with total dividends of ¥2,942 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Forecast for FY2026: Net sales of ¥44,800 million (+7.8% YoY), operating profit of ¥11,800 million (+6.9%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,000 million (+3.7%).

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥162.95 for FY2026.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥56.00 per share (post-stock split basis).