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SOFTMAX CoTSE:3671 +0.32%79 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3671 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円285.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, SOFTMAX Co ranks better than 62.9% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-23), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of SOFTMAX Co is 3.23%.
As of today (2026-08-23), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SOFTMAX Co is 3.23%.
TSE:3671's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 62.9% of 283
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs TSE:3671: 3.23
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SOFTMAX Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 18.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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SOFTMAX Co (TSE:3671) 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.
TSE:3671 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, SOFTMAX 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.
SOFTMAX Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, SOFTMAX Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOFTMAX 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.
SOFTMAX Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 10.000000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-27
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.
SOFTMAX Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
20
/
310.00
=
6.45 %
Current Share Price is 円310.00. SOFTMAX Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円10 * 2 = 円20.
SOFTMAX Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
10
/
310.00
=
3.23 %
Current Share Price is 円310.00. SOFTMAX Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円10.
* 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 3.23% mean?
SOFTMAX Co (TSE:3671) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.23% as of Aug. 23, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on SOFTMAX Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFTMAX Co ranks #105 out of 283 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is SOFTMAX Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
SOFTMAX Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39. SOFTMAX Co's value of 3.23% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFTMAX Co ranks #105 out of 283 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFTMAX Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFTMAX Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, SOFTMAX Co ranks #105 out of 283 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts SOFTMAX Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39. SOFTMAX Co's value of 3.23% is 35.1% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.39, based on 283 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. SOFTMAX Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.23% is 35.1% 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 SOFTMAX Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFTMAX Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFTMAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFTMAX Co (TSE:3671) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円285.45, compared to a current price of 円310.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% and 35.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.39. SOFTMAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 SOFTMAX Co (TSE:3671), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.23% as of Aug. 23, 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 SOFTMAX Co (TSE:3671) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFTMAX Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円310.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円285.45.
GuruFocus considers SOFTMAX Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3671:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.23%
GF Value™: 円285.45 vs. price of 円310.00 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#105 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3671 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOFTMAX Co Ltd provides optimal solutions for customers based on their developed PlusUs series such as Web type electronic charts and medical accounting. It offers Web-type electronic medical record and ordering systems, health checkup systems, radiology department information systems, rehabilitation department systems, surgical department systems, hospital goods management systems, and nursing care management systems. Geographically it operates through the region of Japan.
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