Central Retail Corporation (CRC) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CRC does

Central Retail Corporation (CRC) is a multi-format retail company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. It operates through three segments — Fashion, Food Products, and Hardline — across Thailand, Italy, Vietnam, and other international markets. Its business spans department stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, outerwear manufacturing, real estate, and IT services. Founded in 1947, the company is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand and is part of the Stock Exchange of Thailand stocks universe. Investors often compare it with regional peers such as Trent (TRENT) and Lotte Shopping (023530), which also run large retail networks.

Key numbers explained

• Price is currently 30 THB, unchanged today (0%). Over the past year it has risen 37.6%, trading between a low of 16.5 and a high of 31 THB.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 21.6 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; the forward P/E ratio of 18.3 reflects expected earnings, suggesting a lower multiple if profits grow.
• With a dividend yield of 1.77%, Central Retail Corporation returns part of its profits to shareholders. The ex-dividend date is Apr 21, 2026, and 38% of earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Beta of 0.22 indicates the stock historically moves far less than the broader market — a low-volatility profile for a consumer cyclical.
• Market cap of 180.93B THB and revenue of 248.8B THB (up 3.1% year over year) place Central Retail Corporation among large-cap names on the SET50.
• Profit margin of 3.5% and return on equity of 12.4% show how much profit is generated per baht of sales and equity respectively.
• A debt-to-equity ratio of 163.1% means the company carries substantially more debt than equity, a key consideration when comparing it to peers like Home Product Center (HMPRO).
• Price-to-book of 2.72 indicates the market values the company at roughly 2.7 times its book value.

What to watch

Sector exposure matters: as a Consumer Cyclical stock in the Department Stores industry, CRC's results tend to correlate with consumer spending and discretionary demand. Revenue growth of 3.1% and a profit margin of 3.5% are starting points for judging whether expansion is translating into profitability. The next earnings date is Nov 11, 2026, and the upcoming report may shed light on segment performance across Fashion, Food Products, and Hardline. Changes in dividend policy around the Apr 21, 2026 ex-dividend date are also worth monitoring.