As of today (2026-07-08), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Shochiku Co is 0.28%.
As of today (2026-07-08), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shochiku Co is 0.28%.
TSE:9601's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 94.64% of 392
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.165
vs TSE:9601: 0.28
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) 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.
Shochiku Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
TSE:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 30.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-05-27
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.
Shochiku Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
60
/
10640.00
=
0.56 %
Current Share Price is 円10640.00. Shochiku Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円30 * 2 = 円60.
Shochiku Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
30
/
10640.00
=
0.28 %
Current Share Price is 円10640.00. Shochiku Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円30.
* 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 0.28% mean?
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.28% as of Jul. 08, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #371 out of 392 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Shochiku Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Shochiku Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.28%. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.17. Shochiku Co's value of 0.28% is 91.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #371 out of 392 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shochiku 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 Shochiku Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #371 out of 392 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.17. Shochiku Co's value of 0.28% is 91.2% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.17, based on 392 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. Shochiku Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.28% is 91.2% 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.52, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.28% and 91.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.17. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.28% as of Jul. 08, 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.52.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.28%
GF Value™: 円12,706.52 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#371 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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