Items stated in the management plan
FormulatedEach line is the climb from the baseline the document states to the target it sets. The slope is scaled against the largest climb in this document. For metrics expressed as percentages, differences are shown in percentage points (pt).The increase shown by the dotted line is calculated from the two reported figures because the company did not provide the amount of growth.
The latest PBR was 0.78x, below 1.0x. The Company's ROE was approximately in line with its cost of equity of around 5%–7%, standing at 7.8% most recently. The Company recognizes the need to strengthen shareholder returns and IR activities, among other initiatives.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Medium-Term Management Plan (2027–2031) |
| Plan period | Fiscal 2027 to fiscal 2031 (final year: fiscal year ending December 2031) |
| Progress against the plan | Formulated |
| Sales Target | 14,151 (FY2025 actual) → ¥19 billion (FY2031 target) |
| Operating profit target | 1,163 (FY2025 actual) → ¥1.7 billion (FY2031 target) |
| ROE target | 7.8% (FY2025 actual) → At least 8% (FY2031 target) |
| Payout ratio / DOE policy | The Company will target a total payout ratio of approximately 65% and set DOE (dividend on equity) at a minimum of 3%. The capital allocation policy covers fiscal 2027 through fiscal 2031. The projected total payout ratio for fiscal 2026 is at least 65.0%. |
| Treasury share acquisition policy | Share repurchases will be conducted flexibly after comprehensively considering capital efficiency, market conditions and financial position. |
| Cost of capital | Cost of equity: approximately 5%–7% (calculated using CAPM and PER) |
| Self-assessment of PBR and share price | The latest PBR was 0.78x, below 1.0x. PER has been approximately 10x–17x in recent years. The latest ROE was 7.8%, approximately in line with the cost of equity of around 5%–7%. |
| Total investment plan | Approximately ¥1.5–2.0 billion (growth investment, fiscal 2027 to fiscal 2031) |
| Investment amount by sector | Field Growth investment (investment in factory consolidation, system implementation and upgrades, human capital, etc.) / Amount Approximately ¥1.5–2.0 billion |
| Key initiatives | Accelerate business expansion into growth areas, Strengthen the earnings power of existing businesses through differentiation, Strengthen product development and research and development, Strengthen global collaboration to develop overseas markets, Increase production capacity and improve profitability, Develop next-generation talent and pass on technical expertise, Promoting Sustainability Management, Establish a production structure through the operation of the second plant at the Akagi Smart Factory, Consider consolidating and optimally locating standard-product production lines, renovating existing factories and integrating buildings, Consider reducing logistics costs through warehouse reorganization and improved transport efficiency, Increase R&D investment by 1.5 times compared with fiscal 2025 and accelerate technology development in growth areas, Increase the number of products and shorten development periods by strengthening the R&D structure, Develop products in anticipation of market changes, including applications of robotics technology and the use of IoT, Introduce a new personnel evaluation system and establish diverse work styles and working arrangements, Build a structured training program for next-generation and specialized talent, and expand opportunities to pass on technical expertise to younger and mid-career employees, Expand support programs for skills development and career building, Enhance disclosure materials and renew the corporate website, among other initiatives, Develop a growth scenario through open innovation and other initiatives, Expand business domains through open innovation |
| Reason for revision or withdrawal | The latest PBR was 0.78x, below 1.0x. The Company's ROE was approximately in line with its cost of equity of around 5%–7%, standing at 7.8% most recently. The Company recognizes the need to strengthen shareholder returns and IR activities, among other initiatives. |
| Risks identified | Changes in economic conditions, Changes in market trends |
| Date of board resolution | 12 August 2026 |
| Publication date | 12 August 2026 |
Items this document does not state (8)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The latest PBR was 0.78x, below 1.0x, while ROE remained at 7.8%, approximately in line with the cost of equity. The Company therefore recognizes the need to improve business growth and profitability and strengthen shareholder returns and IR activities.