Central Security Patrols Grows Sales but Sees Profit Decline, Signals Softer Outlook

Central Security Patrols Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9740) ) has shared an update.

Central Security Patrols reported consolidated net sales of ¥78.7 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 10.3% year on year, with operating profit rising 3.9% to ¥4.5 billion and ordinary profit up 3.0% to ¥4.7 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent, however, declined 22.5% to ¥2.5 billion, while total assets expanded to ¥71.7 billion and the equity ratio slipped to 57.6%, reflecting higher asset levels.

Operating cash flow more than doubled to ¥5.6 billion, but higher investing outlays led to a drop in cash and cash equivalents to ¥16.2 billion at year-end. The company kept its annual dividend flat at ¥60 per share, implying a higher payout ratio of 34.3%, and forecasts a slight decline in fiscal 2027 net sales and a more pronounced fall in profits, signaling a cautious earnings outlook despite stable shareholder returns.

More about Central Security Patrols Co., Ltd.

Central Security Patrols Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the security services industry, providing security patrols and related protective services. The company focuses on the Japanese market, where it generates recurring service revenues and maintains a solid balance sheet with a majority of assets financed by equity.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen45.96B

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