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ASIA PILE HOLDINGS CORPORATION

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Asia Pile Holdings Corporation is a holding company whose subsidiaries form the only comprehensive foundation construction group in Japan providing a one-stop service for the design, manufacturing, construction, and sales of all pile types, including concrete piles, steel pipe piles, and cast-in-place piles. Centered on its main subsidiary Japan Pile Corporation, the group consists of 22 domestic companies and 8 affiliated companies. In Japan, its main customers are general contractors, trading companies, and agents, and it undertakes foundation work for large-scale logistics facilities, semiconductor plants, data centers, and urban redevelopment projects. Overseas, the company operates through Phan Vu Investment Corporation in Vietnam as its core entity, engaging in the manufacturing, construction, and sales of concrete piles. The company transitioned to a holding company structure in 2015 and has positioned the integration of the ASEAN and Japanese markets as a pillar of its management strategy.

Business Model

In the Domestic Business, the company receives orders for foundation work from general contractors and others, providing integrated services from in-house manufacturing to construction of concrete piles, while also handling steel pipe piles and cast-in-place piles to meet diverse customer needs. Leveraging its advantage of handling all pile types, the company pursues one-stop sales to expand orders for high-value-added, large-diameter and large-scale projects, improving profitability through construction mix optimization. In the Overseas Business, the company collaborates with local partner companies in Vietnam to conduct manufacturing, construction, and sales. Operating profit and ROE are managed as the key management indicators.

Company Strengths

Japan Pile Corporation is the only comprehensive foundation construction company in Japan capable of providing integrated design, manufacturing, and construction services across all pile types—Concrete Piles, Steel Pipe Piles, and Cast-in-Place Piles. Leveraging this advantage through one-stop sales, the company achieved significant revenue growth across all pile types in FY2026 (ending March 2026), with Steel Pipe Piles (Construction, Sales) revenue of ¥7,369 million (up 59.3% year on year) and Cast-in-Place Piles (Construction, Sales) revenue of ¥9,785 million (up 24.0% year on year).

The company has obtained Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certification for multiple proprietary construction methods, including the "Smart-MAGNUM Method" (certified in 2021) and the "JP-Pile Method" (certified in 2024). In FY2026 (ending March 2026), improved construction efficiency from these methods directly contributed to margin improvement, with gross profit margin reaching 19.5%, up 4.2 percentage points year on year. During the fiscal year under review, the company filed 7 patent applications and invested ¥339 million in research and development, continuing to strengthen its technological foundation.

At the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), the order backlog reached ¥46,220 million in the Domestic Business (up 34.6% year on year) and ¥10,869 million in the Overseas Business (up 32.5% year on year), for a total of ¥57,089 million (up 34.2% year on year). Orders received also expanded, totaling ¥127,099 million (up 18.6% year on year), indicating that a substantial portion of revenue for subsequent periods has already been secured.

ENVALITH's Perspective

Net income attributable to owners of the parent came to ¥7,592 million (up 223.5% year on year), with EPS of ¥199.33, marking a new record high. ROE recovered sharply to 15.5% (from 5.2% in the prior period), and the equity ratio strengthened to 49.4%, reinforcing the financial base. Despite the headwind of delayed construction starts on large-scale projects, the company's ability to absorb this impact through one-stop sales and process efficiency improvements is commendable. However, the forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for slower growth, with revenue of ¥120,000 million (+3.5%) and operating profit of ¥11,200 million (+2.9%), so the sustainability of this elevated profit level warrants verification.

The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥55 (up from ¥45 in the prior period), with a payout ratio of 27.6%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to be raised to ¥70 (payout ratio of 34.6%). The company has clearly stated a basic policy of progressive dividends throughout its five-year plan period, targeting a consolidated DOE of 3.75% or above. The dividend-to-net-assets ratio has risen steadily to 4.3% (from 3.8% in the prior period), confirming an expansion of shareholder returns in line with profit growth. On the other hand, the payout ratio remains at a relatively low level, meaning the sustainability of profit levels is a precondition for further expansion of returns.

Domestic concrete pile shipment volume declined 2.6% year on year, continuing a slight downward trend across the industry as a whole, with structural headwinds such as soaring construction costs, labor shortages, and prolonged construction periods persisting. Cash flow from investing activities expanded significantly to an outflow of ¥11,016 million (from ¥2,405 million in the prior period), driven mainly by ¥5,695 million in acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and a net increase of ¥3,809 million in time deposits. While the expansion of capital expenditure should strengthen the future earnings base, its impact on capital efficiency and the progress of investment recovery need to be monitored continuously. Geopolitical risks such as the situation in Iran also remain a source of uncertainty regarding their potential impact on domestic capital investment demand.

Growth Strategy

Under the New Five-Year Plan, the company is pursuing a shift toward large-scale projects, overseas business turnaround, and expansion of new construction methods, aiming to become the leading company in the industry

Strengthening one-stop proposals covering all pile types for large-scale logistics facilities, semiconductor-related factories, data centers, and large urban redevelopment projects. Continuing to secure orders for highly profitable large-diameter, large-scale projects while promoting the leveling and efficiency of production and construction processes, thereby minimizing the impact of construction delays. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), Domestic Business operating profit increased 96.3%, confirming the effectiveness of the strategy.

Against the backdrop of Vietnam's economic recovery and the government's large-scale infrastructure development policy, the company is working to upgrade production facilities and strengthen its increased production capacity. It aims to deepen the mutual utilization of human capital and technology with the Domestic Business, thereby improving quality and technological capabilities overseas. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Overseas Business turned profitable (operating profit of ¥1,416 million), making the results of structural reforms evident.

Expanding sales of the new construction method 'JP-Pile Method' targeted at small and medium-sized projects to open up new markets and diversify revenue sources away from reliance on existing large-scale projects. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), Takayama Kiso Kogyo Co., Ltd. was newly consolidated, expanding construction capacity and customer base. Goodwill balance increased from ¥61 million to ¥602 million, reflecting progress in strengthening the business foundation through M&A.

During the five-year plan period, the basic policy is to implement progressive dividends, with stable dividend payments targeting a consolidated dividend on equity ratio (DOE) of 3.75% or more. The annual dividend is planned to be raised from ¥55 in FY2026 (ending March 2026) to a projected ¥70 in FY2027 (ending March 2027). The company aims to secure long-term stable shareholders by expanding shareholder returns in line with profit growth.

Last updated: July 19, 2026