Board Change • May 20
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. Outside Independent Director Kiyoko Kamiya was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • May 12
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥34.73 (vs JP¥25.55 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥34.73 (up from JP¥25.55 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥86.3b (up 4.4% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥284.0m (up 36% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.3% (in line with 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year. Board Change • May 01
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. Outside Independent Director Kiyoko Kamiya was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • Mar 23
Central Forest Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026 Central Forest Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026, at 10:30 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: 2-35 namiuchi-cho, kita-ku, nagoya city kokubu chubu co. ltd. headquarters, 3rd floor conference room, nagoya Japan Upcoming Dividend • Jun 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 June 2025. Payment date: 10 September 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (4.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Board Change • May 28
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. Outside Independent Director Kiyoko Kamiya was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to JP¥2,865, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.4x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. Board Change • Apr 01
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Outside Independent Director Katsunori Takahashi was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥63.25 (vs JP¥68.04 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥63.25 (down from JP¥68.04 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥91.3b (up 5.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥540.0m (down 7.2% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 0.7% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 공시 • Nov 06
Central Forest Group, Inc. (NSE:7675) announces an Equity Buyback for 387,200 shares, representing 4.41% for ¥828.89 million. Central Forest Group, Inc. (NSE:7675) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 387,200 shares, representing 4.41% of its share capital, for ¥828.89 million. The shares will be repurchased at ¥2,110 per share. The company will repurchase 222,000 shares from Toyota Tsusho Corporation and 130,000 shares from Norinchukin Bank. The company will repurchase its shares in order to implement a flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the business environment. If the offer is oversubscribed the company may repurchase up to additional 100 shares. The offer will be valid till December 4, 2024. As of November 6, 2024, the company had 8,781,749 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 247,135 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.27 (vs JP¥43.47 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥49.27 (up from JP¥43.47 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥86.1b (up 5.6% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥421.0m (up 13% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.5% (in line with 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 June 2024. Payment date: 05 September 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥35.89 (vs JP¥20.57 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥35.89 (up from JP¥20.57 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥77.3b (up 6.2% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥307.0m (up 72% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from 0.2% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • May 15
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Outside Independent Director Noriyasu Okuyama was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment.