IIJIF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 81.61% of 223
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs IIJIF: 1.47
During the past 12 months, Internet Initiative Japan's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Internet Initiative Japan was 63.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Internet Initiative Japan (OTCPK:IIJIF) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Internet Initiative Japan Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
IIJIF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Internet Initiative Japan's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Internet Initiative Japan Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Internet Initiative Japan's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Internet Initiative Japan's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Internet Initiative Japan Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Internet Initiative Japan Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 19.500000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 19.500000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-05
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006758
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% mean?
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Internet Initiative Japan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #182 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Internet Initiative Japan's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Internet Initiative Japan's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Internet Initiative Japan's value of 1.47% is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #182 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Internet Initiative Japan has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Internet Initiative Japan's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #182 out of 223 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Internet Initiative Japan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Internet Initiative Japan's value of 1.47% is 65.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.21, based on 223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Internet Initiative Japan's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% is 65.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Internet Initiative Japan and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Internet Initiative Japan's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Internet Initiative Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.66, compared to a current price of $18.51 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47% and 65.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.21. Internet Initiative Japan's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internet Initiative Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.51 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.66.
GuruFocus considers Internet Initiative Japan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IIJIF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.47%
GF Value™: $19.66 vs. price of $18.51 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#182 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IIJIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is a provider of a variety of services including Internet access, outsourcing, and systems integration. Its Internet access services span dial-up, mobile, and broadband technologies. Its wide area network services allow secure data sharing over Internet virtual private networks, independently developed routers, and closed wide area networks. Its outsourcing services include cloud, content delivery, data center, and security services. The firm generates nearly all its revenue in Japan.
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