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MERF's dividends per share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10.00. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円20.00. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.08. As of today, MERF's Dividend Yield % is 1.62%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MERF was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 5.05% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
MERF (TSE:3168) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
MERF's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MERF was 1.56. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.47.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
MERF Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 10.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-05-08
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 10.000000
2025-08-28
2025-08-31
2025-11-21
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.
MERF's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is 円1240.00.
MERF's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円20.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of MERF was 5.32%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 2.91%.
* 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.
MERF Dividends per Share Related Terms
MERF Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MERF's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MERF's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
MERF Dividend Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MERF's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MERF's Dividend Yield % falls into.
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Dividends per Share of 円20.00 as of Feb. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Dividends per Share too high?
MERF's current Dividends per Share is 円20.00. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Dividends per Share compare to competitors?
MERF's Dividends per Share of 円20.00 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Dividends per Share is 円20.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円575.46, compared to a current price of 円1,240.00 — trading 115.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is 円20.00. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MERF (TSE:3168), the current Dividends per Share is 円20.00 as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,240.00 is trading 115.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円575.46.
GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:
Dividends per Share: 円20.00
GF Value™: 円575.46 vs. price of 円1,240.00 (115.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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