PUNCH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
6165・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The company operates as a company with an audit and supervisory committee, comprising 7 directors (4 of whom are outside directors), with an independent outside director serving as chairman of the Board of Directors. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an independent outside director) has been established, and the executive officer system has been strengthened to separate supervision from execution.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Committee has been established to provide integrated management of all business risks. The Sustainability Committee reports to the Risk Management Committee on a quarterly basis, and a framework has been put in place to obtain third-party evaluations as well.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend was ¥19.56 per share (interim ¥9.13, year-end ¥10.43), with a payout ratio of 63.2%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥20.00 (interim and year-end ¥10.00 each), with a payout ratio of 50.1%. The Articles of Incorporation provide for the flexible implementation of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The company has set targets of a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or more and a dividend on equity (DOE) ratio of 3% or more as indicators. FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: interim dividend of ¥9.13 per share, year-end dividend of ¥10.43 per share, annual total of ¥19.56 (total dividends of ¥538 million, payout ratio of 63.2%, dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 2.4%). FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: interim dividend of ¥10.00 per share, year-end dividend of ¥10.00 per share, annual total of ¥20.00 (forecast payout ratio of 50.1%). The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that interim dividends may be paid based on a record date of September 30 each year, subject to a resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions on a standalone basis by 41.11% compared to 2018 (2025 results), and has set targets of a 30% reduction by 2030 and group-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. In terms of human capital, the company has obtained certification as an
Last updated: June 22, 2026