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Central Sports Co., Ltd.

Central Sports Co., Ltd.

TTSE:4801
2,295.00
JPY
-4.00
(-0.17%)
26.56BMarket Cap
Nov 09Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
4,214.96
4,442.59
4,544.56
4,678.92
4,755.62
4,816.19
4,752.5
3,216.51
3,601.4
3,892.81
4,051.47
4,160.04
4,362.71
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
105.33
117.7
170.23
241.79
259.37
234.16
190.33
-210.97
137.49
70.8
103.57
121.33
114.64
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
217.64
289.4
289.17
281.03
273.84
158.44
108.78
-316.86
526.31
141.87
184.81
23.48
151.6
- -
Dividend per Share
37.5
35
36.77
62.49
79.98
79.98
78.16
17.95
16.96
50
27.94
42.94
45
- -
Book Value per Share
1,379.9
1,470.83
1,593.67
1,771.55
1,949.62
2,102.31
2,207.11
1,975.96
2,100.68
2,133.18
2,216.13
2,306.93
2,375.85
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,319.41
1,422.95
1,552.75
1,739.24
1,922.9
2,077.1
2,180.86
1,943.73
2,060.42
2,092.92
2,177.92
2,265.05
2,333.98
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
48,328
50,938
51,658
52,712
53,576
54,258
53,386
36,027
40,338
43,602
45,379
46,595
48,865
- -
Operating Margin (%)
5.5
5.72
6.81
8.07
8.1
7.81
7.14
2.44
3.76
4.25
5.85
4.18
5.49
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,567
1,590
1,541
1,625
1,710
1,820
1,893
1,804
1,623
1,527
1,493
1,663
1,494
- -
Net Income, GAAP
1,208
1,350
1,935
2,724
2,922
2,638
2,138
-2,363
1,540
793
1,160
1,359
1,284
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
44.63
43.21
37.26
29.86
30.18
30.9
34.54
- -
36.19
36.75
38.1
- -
35.75
- -
Profit Margin (%)
2.5
2.65
3.75
5.17
5.45
4.86
4
-6.56
3.82
1.82
2.56
2.92
2.63
- -
Working Capital
-4,640
-3,780
-3,564
-3,336
-1,913
-2,195
-1,269
1,001
1,454
852
310
535
840
- -
LT Debt
11,325
10,376
9,138
7,307
7,791
7,008
8,169
11,109
8,747
6,514
4,347
4,212
3,908
- -
Total Equity
15,832
16,876
17,968
19,974
21,981
23,701
24,738
22,144
23,540
23,900
24,822
25,839
26,611
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
4.62
5.22
7.02
9.63
9.59
8.97
7.35
- -
2.72
3.43
5.08
- -
5.46
- -
Return on Capital (%)
4.81
5.23
7.23
10.09
10.71
9.57
7.65
- -
5.49
3.44
4.67
- -
5.13
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
7.86
8.26
11.11
14.37
13.94
11.56
8.83
-10.09
6.75
3.34
4.76
5.37
4.9
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
232
653
- -
LT Borrowings
542
426
- -
LT Finance Leases
3,689
3,482
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
11
11
11
Market Capitalization
27,117
26,557
26,433

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
8,725
9,748
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
5,424
6,359
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
1,988
2,107
- -
Inventories
270
283
- -
Total Current Liabilities
8,149
8,908
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
232
653
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
4.17%
3.76%
2.99%
Free Cash Flow
-32.09%
29.89%
545.63%
Net Income, GAAP
-34.69%
-31.15%
-5.52%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
0.25%
6.34%
4.87%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
40.72%
4.78%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
46,595
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
48,865
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
121.33
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
114.64
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
42.94
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
45
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Seiji Goto
Full Time Employees
791
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Other consumer services
Address
Kayabacho Tower Tokyo TY Japan 104-8255
IPO Date
Nov 15, 2000
Website
central.co.jp
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Business
Central Sports Co., Ltd. operates health and fitness clubs primarily in Japan, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including fitness, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and other sports facility management and instruction; wellness and yoga clubs; corporate fitness promotion; marine leisure planning and management; care prevention services; and travel operations including summer and ski schools. The company also engages in socio-physical education instructor training, license accreditation and dispatch, esthetic services, procurement and supply of sports machines, facilities building and repair, bus transportation and management operations, and security services. Central Sports manages approximately 250 facilities nationwide, including both directly managed and franchise locations. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Central Sports serves a broad customer base ranging from individual fitness consumers to corporate clients and health insurance societies. Latest significant developments include strategic business expansion into enhanced corporate fitness promotion and the introduction of science-based exercise programs designed to cater for all age groups, with a particular emphasis on child health and growth support. The company continues to reinforce its service offerings through innovative programs and diversification within its leisure and fitness segments, maintaining robust operational growth as reflected in its steady financial performance and dividend payments. Central Sports also sustains its business through subsidiaries such as Central Sports Plaza, Central Sports U.S.A., Meridian Central, and Wellbridge Central, expanding its reach and operational capabilities.