Create Restaurants Holdings Co., Ltd. (株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス), a leading operator of foodservice chains in Japan, reported a decline in operating profit for the full year ending February 2026. However, management has issued optimistic guidance for the coming fiscal year, signaling a potential turnaround.
The company, which develops restaurant formats tailored to specific locations—such as train stations and shopping centers—and has been actively pursuing M&A, reported a 6.6% year-on-year decline in operating profit to JPY 7.94bn. However, the firm has raised its full-year guidance for the next fiscal year, forecasting a 13.3% increase in operating profit.
Key Numbers (JPY bn / JPY M)
| Metric | FY2026 (Actual) | FY2027 (Guidance) | YoY Change (FY2027 vs. FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | 171,000M | +3.4% |
| Operating Profit | 7,940M | 9,000M | +13.3% |
| Ordinary Income | N/A | 8,000M | +1.8% |
| Net Profit | N/A | 6,000M | +15.0% |
Business Overview
Create Restaurants Holdings Co., Ltd. operates a diverse portfolio of foodservice chains across Japan, with a strategy focused on location-specific restaurant formats and aggressive M&A activity. The company is well-positioned in the competitive Japanese foodservice sector, leveraging its brand strength and expansion through strategic acquisitions.
Analysis
Next Year Guidance
| Metric | 2027 Forecast (JPY) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 171.0bn | 3.4% |
| Operating Profit | 9.0bn | 13.3% |
| Ordinary Income | 8.0bn | 1.8% |
| Net Profit | 6.0bn | 15.0% |
Management has provided the above guidance for the next fiscal year. Investors should monitor the company's progress against these targets.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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