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West HoldingsTSE:1407 +1.30%77 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1407 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,487.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, West Holdings ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-14), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of West Holdings is 3.21%.
As of today (2026-07-14), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of West Holdings is 4.59%.
TSE:1407's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.17% of 232
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs TSE:1407: 3.21
During the past 12 months, West Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 53.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of West Holdings was 49.40% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 16.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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West Holdings (TSE:1407) 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.
West Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
West Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, West Holdings'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.
West Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, West Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
West Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
West Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 35.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-05-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 65.000000
2025-08-28
2025-08-31
2025-11-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
* 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.
West Holdings's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
70
/
2179.00
=
3.21 %
Current Share Price is 円2179.00. West Holdings's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円35 * 2 = 円70.
West Holdings's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
100
/
2179.00
=
4.59 %
Current Share Price is 円2179.00. West Holdings's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円100.
* 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 3.21% mean?
West Holdings (TSE:1407) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.21% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on West Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #128 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is West Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
West Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.53. West Holdings' value of 3.21% is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #128 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #128 out of 232 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places West Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.53. West Holdings' value of 3.21% is 8.9% 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.53, based on 232 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. West Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.21% is 8.9% 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 West Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings (TSE:1407) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,487.85, compared to a current price of 円2,179.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% and 8.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.53. West Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 West Holdings (TSE:1407), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% as of Jul. 14, 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 West Holdings (TSE:1407) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,179.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,487.85.
GuruFocus considers West Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1407:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.21%
GF Value™: 円2,487.85 vs. price of 円2,179.00 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#128 of 232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Holdings Corp is engaged in the solar power generation. The company generates solar power for municipalities, residential and industrial use. Its business activities are divided into different divisions including Stadtberg business, Solar power generation for municipalities, special high-pressure solar power generation, Industrial solar power generation, Residential solar power generation, O & M (operation and management), Sales of electricity and Esco Business. Stadtberg division provides consulting and operation support for infrastructure services centered on renewable energy. O & M division monitors the photovoltaic power plant and maintains the maximum amount of power generation. Its Esco division provides various energy-saving measures.
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