Central Automotive Products Ltd. (JP:8117)
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Rating:84Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,475.00
▲(31.09% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:12/30/25
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (expanding operating profitability and a zero-debt balance sheet), supported by attractive valuation (low P/E with a ~3% dividend). Technicals are constructive with price above key moving averages and positive momentum, though oscillators indicate momentum is closer to the upper range.
Positive Factors
High margins & improving profitability
Sustained high gross margins and a step-up in EBIT margin to ~30% reflect durable pricing power and efficient operations. This margin profile supports long-term cash generation, reinvestment capacity and resilience to input cost swings, underpinning steady operating returns.
Negative Factors
Cash-flow volatility historically
Intermittent sharp swings in free cash flow and operating cash coverage suggest working-capital sensitivity or lumpy investments. Over 2–6 months this can constrain discretionary spending, complicate planning and reduce the predictability of funds available for growth or returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High margins & improving profitability
Sustained high gross margins and a step-up in EBIT margin to ~30% reflect durable pricing power and efficient operations. This margin profile supports long-term cash generation, reinvestment capacity and resilience to input cost swings, underpinning steady operating returns.
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Central Automotive Products Ltd. (8117) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥114.66B
Dividend Yield3.01%
Average Volume (3M)71.83K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth7.72%
EPS Growth12.07%
CountryJP
Employees311
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)45.17
Shares Outstanding60,060,000
10 Day Avg. Volume117,630
30 Day Avg. Volume71,830
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)2.24
P/FCF Ratio14.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)173.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥47.90B
Central Automotive Products Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Central Automotive Products Ltd. imports, exports, and wholesales automotive parts, accessories, air conditioning component parts, and various other articles worldwide. It offers engine parts, and filter and cooling parts; chassis parts, and brake...
How the Company Makes Money
Central Automotive Products Ltd. generates revenue primarily through the sale of automotive parts and accessories. The company's key revenue streams include wholesale distribution to automotive dealers and repair shops, as well as retail sales to ...
Central Automotive Products Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 42.36B | 41.56B | 39.33B | 35.88B | 30.69B | 27.57B |
| Gross Profit | 18.40B | 17.85B | 16.49B | 14.22B | 12.01B | 10.69B |
| EBITDA | 11.90B | 11.69B | 10.75B | 8.94B | 7.09B | 6.46B |
| Net Income | 8.81B | 8.68B | 7.92B | 6.29B | 4.69B | 3.86B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 62.55B | 63.49B | 57.39B | 49.35B | 43.39B | 39.39B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.94B | 23.56B | 20.34B | 16.95B | 15.76B | 11.27B |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 6.73B | 7.79B | 7.47B | 7.42B | 6.57B | 5.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 55.81B | 55.70B | 49.92B | 41.93B | 36.78B | 33.51B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.42B | 6.20B | 2.98B | 5.24B | 2.72B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 8.46B | 7.55B | 5.69B | 5.43B | 3.61B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.61B | -3.69B | -2.28B | -1.02B | -1.09B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.63B | -1.99B | -1.74B | -1.14B | -881.86M |
Central Automotive Products Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1888.00
Price Trends
2048.09
Negative
1937.86
Negative
1869.95
Positive
Market Momentum
-37.56
Negative
43.66
Neutral
77.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8117, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1888 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1923.67, below the 50-day MA of 2048.09, and above the 200-day MA of 1869.95, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -37.56 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.66 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:8117.
Central Automotive Products Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | ¥114.66B | 10.43 | ― | 3.01% | 7.72% | 12.07% | |
81 Outperform | ¥265.79B | 8.29 | ― | 3.36% | 1.36% | 139.77% | |
75 Outperform | ¥504.17B | 7.76 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 1.44% | -0.92% | |
74 Outperform | ¥142.05B | 10.91 | ― | 2.93% | 1.77% | 117.03% | |
66 Neutral | ¥441.34B | 10.02 | 3.70% | 3.42% | 2.10% | -50.33% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥216.64B | 16.01 | ― | 4.77% | -3.71% | -51.81% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Central Automotive Products Ltd. Corporate Events
Central Automotive Products lifts nine‑month profits and maintains strong balance sheet
Feb 12, 2026
Central Automotive Products reported consolidated net sales of ¥34.24 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 12.8% year on year, with operating profit rising to ¥8.34 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent i...
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