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As of today (2026-07-16), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Niigata Kotsu Co is 0.50%.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Niigata Kotsu Co is 0.50%.
TSE:9017's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 94.72% of 644
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs TSE:9017: 0.50
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
TSE:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Niigata Kotsu Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Niigata Kotsu Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Niigata Kotsu Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 10.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-26
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.
Niigata Kotsu 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 0.50% mean?
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.50% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #610 out of 644 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.50%. The Transportation industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 0.50% is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #610 out of 644 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #610 out of 644 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Niigata Kotsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 0.50% is 84.4% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.21, based on 644 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.50% is 84.4% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,186.72, compared to a current price of 円2,005.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.50% and 84.4% below the Transportation industry median of 3.21. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.50% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,005.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,186.72.
GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.50%
GF Value™: 円2,186.72 vs. price of 円2,005.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% below the Transportation median (#610 of 644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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