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Karula Co (TSE:2789) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
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TSE:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.
Karula Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karula Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Karula Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 5.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-05-28
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.
Karula Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
10
/
469.00
=
2.13 %
Current Share Price is 円469.00. Karula Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円5 * 2 = 円10.
Karula Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
5
/
469.00
=
1.07 %
Current Share Price is 円469.00. Karula Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円5.
* 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 1.07% mean?
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.07% as of Jul. 18, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Karula Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #133 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Karula Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Karula Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.07%. The Restaurants industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99. Karula Co's value of 1.07% is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #133 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #133 out of 190 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Karula Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99. Karula Co's value of 1.07% is 46.2% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Restaurants companies is 1.99, based on 190 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. Karula Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.07% is 46.2% 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 Karula Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karula Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.01, compared to a current price of 円469.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.07% and 46.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 1.99. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.07% as of Jul. 18, 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円469.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.01.
GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.07%
GF Value™: 円525.01 vs. price of 円469.00 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Restaurants median (#133 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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