Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2027 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.14 (vs JP¥4.73 in 1Q 2026) First quarter 2027 results: EPS: JP¥7.14 (up from JP¥4.73 in 1Q 2026). Revenue: JP¥11.6b (up 1.1% from 1Q 2026). Net income: JP¥80.0m (up 51% from 1Q 2026). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from 0.5% in 1Q 2026). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Declared Dividend • Jul 25
Final dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2026 Payment date: 1st December 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (35% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 16% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • May 15
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥115 (vs JP¥121 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥115 (down from JP¥121 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥48.9b (up 4.9% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥1.28b (down 5.5% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 2.9% in FY 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Announcement • May 13
Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 30 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 44% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.9%). Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥42.50 (vs JP¥33.39 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥42.50 (up from JP¥33.39 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥12.5b (up 5.4% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥476.0m (up 27% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from 3.2% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat and the company’s share price has also remained flat. Declared Dividend • Dec 02
First half dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 30th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (49% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (20% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 1.3% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 38% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥46.87 (vs JP¥12.05 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥46.87 (up from JP¥12.05 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥12.9b (up 7.0% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥525.0m (up 289% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 4.1% (up from 1.1% in 2Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 02 December 2025. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 87%, and the cash payout ratio is above 100%. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.8%). Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥4.73 (vs JP¥68.48 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥4.73 (down from JP¥68.48 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥11.4b (up 3.2% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥53.0m (down 93% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.5% (down from 6.9% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 2nd December 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (37% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (170% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 1.3% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to decline by 59% to shift the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, which is more than the 8.6% EPS decline seen over the last 5 years. Reported Earnings • Jul 05
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥121 (vs JP¥104 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥121 (up from JP¥104 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥46.6b (up 2.7% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.36b (up 17% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.6% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • May 15
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥121 (vs JP¥104 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥121 (up from JP¥104 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥46.6b (up 2.7% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.36b (up 17% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.6% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Announcement • May 13
Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025 Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.8%). Announcement • Mar 01
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 13, 2025 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 13, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥33.39 (vs JP¥32.68 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥33.39 (up from JP¥32.68 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥11.8b (up 3.7% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥374.0m (up 2.2% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 3.2% (in line with 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥12.05 (vs JP¥46.69 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥12.05 (down from JP¥46.69 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥12.0b (up 3.4% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥135.0m (down 74% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.1% (down from 4.5% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.8%). Announcement • Aug 27
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 07, 2025 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 07, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥70.80 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥70.80 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥45.4b (up 4.1% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.16b (up 46% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 1.8% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 15
Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥18.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.6%). Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥32.68 (vs JP¥16.79 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥32.68 (up from JP¥16.79 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.4b (up 2.6% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥366.0m (up 95% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 1.7% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 68% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Nov 27
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 07, 2024 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 07, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥46.69 (vs JP¥27.14 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥46.69 (up from JP¥27.14 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.6b (up 6.0% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥523.0m (up 72% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from 2.8% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Sep 28
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 07, 2023 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 07, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥18.00 per share at 1.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.5%). Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥21.78 (vs JP¥4.02 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥21.78 (up from JP¥4.02 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.0b (up 5.6% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥244.0m (up JP¥289.0m from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.2% (up from net loss in 1Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 84% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 29
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2023 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 07, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 18
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥70.80 (vs JP¥137 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥70.80 (down from JP¥137 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥43.6b (up 8.1% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥793.0m (down 49% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 3.8% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 17
Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023 Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥21.00 per share at 1.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 30 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 54% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.5%). Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥16.79 (vs JP¥19.82 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥16.79 (down from JP¥19.82 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.1b (up 6.6% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥188.0m (down 15% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.1% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.14 (vs JP¥48.48 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥27.14 (down from JP¥48.48 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.0b (up 8.3% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 44% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 5.4% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (10 non-independent directors). Director Tadashi Kimoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.14 (vs JP¥48.48 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥27.14 (down from JP¥48.48 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.0b (up 8.3% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 44% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 5.4% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥21.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 01 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 35% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.5%). Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.02 loss per share (vs JP¥16.07 profit in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: JP¥4.02 loss per share (down from JP¥16.07 profit in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.4b (up 12% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (down 125% from profit in 1Q 2022). 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 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • May 18
Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022 Central Sports Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥137 (vs JP¥211 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥137 (up from JP¥211 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥40.3b (up 12% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.54b (up JP¥3.90b from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 39% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (10 non-independent directors). Director Tadashi Kimoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Apr 08
Central Sports Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 13, 2022 Central Sports Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 13, 2022 Buying Opportunity • Mar 08
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 7.0%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,911, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 15% per annum over the last 3 years. The company has become profitable over the last year. Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥19.82 (down from JP¥33.84 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.4b (down 1.0% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥222.0m (down 41% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.1% (down from 3.6% in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥48.48 (vs JP¥97.76 loss in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥10.1b (up 2.4% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥543.0m (up JP¥1.64b from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 61 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2021 earnings released: JP¥211 loss per share (vs JP¥190 profit in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥36.0b (down 33% from FY 2020). Net loss: JP¥2.36b (down 211% from profit in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥5.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 29 June 2021. Trailing yield: 0.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (0.5%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 24
New 90-day high: JP¥2,547 The company is up 17% from its price of JP¥2,169 on 26 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥33.84 (vs JP¥47.05 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.5b (down 22% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥379.0m (down 28% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 3.9% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 66% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 08
New 90-day high: JP¥2,439 The company is up 2.0% from its price of JP¥2,400 on 10 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 22
New 90-day low: JP¥2,101 The company is down 5.0% from its price of JP¥2,223 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 Hospitality industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day low: JP¥2,122 The company is down 15% from its price of JP¥2,485 on 29 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period.