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Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) 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.
Housefreedom Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
TSE:8996 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Housefreedom 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.
Housefreedom Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Housefreedom Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Housefreedom Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Housefreedom Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Housefreedom Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 55.000000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-25
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.
Housefreedom Co'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 5.41% mean?
Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.41% as of Aug. 04, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Housefreedom Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #243 out of 847 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Housefreedom Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Housefreedom Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.41%. The Real Estate industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.63. Housefreedom Co's value of 5.41% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #243 out of 847 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Housefreedom Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Housefreedom Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #243 out of 847 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Housefreedom Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.63. Housefreedom Co's value of 5.41% is 49% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Real Estate companies is 3.63, based on 847 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. Housefreedom Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.41% is 49% 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 Housefreedom Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Housefreedom Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Housefreedom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,193.76, compared to a current price of 円1,062.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.41% and 49% above the Real Estate industry median of 3.63. Housefreedom Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.41% as of Aug. 04, 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 Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,062.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,193.76.
GuruFocus considers Housefreedom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8996:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 5.41%
GF Value™: 円1,193.76 vs. price of 円1,062.00 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Real Estate median (#243 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Housefreedom Co Ltd engaged in the real estate business. The company is involved in the sale of newly built detached houses and construction contract works. Its real estate brokerage services provide advice on transactions such as sale, purchase, and replacement of the house in the position of wanting to sell and buying. It also engaged in the damage insurance agency business, real estate leasing business, and nursing care business. The reportable segments are the five business segments: Real estate brokerage business; , New house sales; Construction contracting; Non-life insurance agency; and Real Estate Rental Business.
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