Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd, also known as JCM Global, posted a net profit of just over JPY4.69 billion (US$29.7 million) in its financial year to March 31, 2026. The profit was up 23.1 percent year-on-year, “mainly due to the recording of a gain on the sale of non-current assets as extraordinary income” amounting to JPY3.28 billion, the firm said in an earnings report published on Wednesday.
The company reported net sales of JPY31.56 billion for the 12 months to March 31, down 16.6 percent from a year earlier. Operating profit for the latest financial year stood at nearly JPY2.50 billion, a 49.1-percent decline year-on-year. The firm declared a final dividend of JPY20.0 per share.
JCM, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, manufactures banknote validation and currency-handling machines, as well as printers for casino gaming machines and other gaming hardware-related devices.
“During the consolidated fiscal year under review, the global economy remained under uncertain conditions,” the firm stated. “This was due to heightened uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, as well as increasing concerns over an economic slowdown driven by geopolitical risks arising from unstable international conditions, particularly in the Middle East,” it added.
In the global gaming market, JCM said it observed “no significant impact” from such riskes, adding that “demand from casino hotels and other facilities in North America remained firm”.
It added: “Sales in Europe continued to be weak due to the economic slowdown in the region.”
The company also said that it “worked to expand sales” of its core products for the gaming sector, including bill validator units and printer units.
“At the same time, we sought to maximise profitability in this core business of the group through the provision of high-margin products and service,” it noted.
Net sales in the group’s global gaming business were flat year-on-year, at JPY21.47 billion. Segment profit was approximately JPY5.02 billion, up 14.8 percent from a year earlier, “primarily due to increased sales in North America, which is the primary market for this segment,” JCM said.
In Wednesday’s announcement the firm said it expects to achieve net sales of JPY39.00 billion for the 12 months to March 31, 2027. The company forecasts operating income of JPY3.00 billion and annual net profit of JPY2.30 billion.
