Sumitomo Forestry CoSMFRF 87 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.81% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks worse than 55.56% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Sumitomo Forestry Co is 3.81%.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sumitomo Forestry Co is 3.96%.
SMFRF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.56% of 54
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.975
vs SMFRF: 3.81
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Forestry Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 46.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sumitomo Forestry Co (OTCPK:SMFRF) 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry Co'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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 25.000000
2026-06-29
2026-06-30
0000-00-00
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006244
JPY 28.000000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-30
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006378
* 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 3.81% mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.81% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #30 out of 54 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.81%. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 3.81% is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #30 out of 54 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #30 out of 54 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Sumitomo Forestry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 3.81% is 4.2% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.98, based on 54 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.81% is 4.2% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.02, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.81% and 4.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.98. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.81% as of Jun. 30, 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.02.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SMFRF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.81%
GF Value™: $12.02 vs. price of $8.55 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#30 of 54)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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