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Yamato InternationalTSE:8127 +0.17%57 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.35% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8127 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円314.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Yamato International ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Yamato International is 2.35%.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Yamato International is 2.68%.
TSE:8127's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 57.2% of 521
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs TSE:8127: 2.35
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Yamato International was 47.40% per year. The lowest was -35.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Yamato International (TSE:8127) 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.
Yamato International Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
TSE:8127 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Yamato International'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.
Yamato International Forward Dividend Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamato International's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato International's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Yamato International Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Yamato International Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 6.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-04-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 10.000000
2025-08-28
2025-08-31
2025-11-25
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.
Yamato International'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 2.35% mean?
Yamato International (TSE:8127) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.35% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Yamato International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #298 out of 521 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Yamato International's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Yamato International's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.35%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90. Yamato International's value of 2.35% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #298 out of 521 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamato International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato International's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #298 out of 521 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Yamato International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90. Yamato International's value of 2.35% is 19% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.90, based on 521 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. Yamato International's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.35% is 19% 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 Yamato International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato International's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International (TSE:8127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円314.41, compared to a current price of 円597.00 — trading 89.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.35% and 19% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.90. Yamato International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 11 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.35% 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円597.00 is trading 89.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円314.41.
GuruFocus considers Yamato International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8127:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.35%
GF Value™: 円314.41 vs. price of 円597.00 (89.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#298 of 521)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato International Inc is a Japan-based apparel manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of apparel products centering on casual wear. It offers shirt fabrics, knitting sweaters, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories for men, ladies, and kids under the brand Crocodile, Crocodile ladies, Switch Motion, Crocodile Sports, Crocodile chic, Crocodile Three Days, CITERA, Penfield, and Lightning Bolt.
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