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Lacto Japan CoTSE:3139 +0.72%72 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.76% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,152 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks better than 61.55% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Lacto Japan Co is 3.76%.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lacto Japan Co is 4.21%.
TSE:3139's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 61.55% of 1152
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3
vs TSE:3139: 3.76
During the past 12 months, Lacto Japan Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -17.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.50% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lacto Japan Co was 48.90% per year. The lowest was 10.10% per year. And the median was 19.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) 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.
Lacto Japan Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
TSE:3139 vs KHC, GIS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.
Lacto Japan Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lacto Japan Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lacto Japan Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Lacto Japan Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Lacto Japan Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 66.000000
2026-05-28
2026-05-31
2026-08-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 82.000000
2025-11-27
2025-11-30
2026-02-26
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.
Lacto Japan Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
132
/
3515.00
=
3.76 %
Current Share Price is 円3515.00. Lacto Japan Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円66 * 2 = 円132.
Lacto Japan Co's Trailing 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 3.76% mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.76% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #443 out of 1152 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.76%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.00. Lacto Japan Co's value of 3.76% is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #443 out of 1152 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #443 out of 1152 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Lacto Japan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.00. Lacto Japan Co's value of 3.76% is 25.3% above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.00, based on 1,152 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.76% is 25.3% above 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 Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacto Japan Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,515.00 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.76% and 25.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.00. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.76% as of Jul. 16, 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,515.00 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31.
GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.76%
GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,515.00 (97.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#443 of 1152)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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