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Japan Post Holdings Co's dividends per share for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.00. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円50.00. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30. As of today, Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividend Yield % is 2.01%.
Warning Sign:
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
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During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Post Holdings Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Japan Post Holdings Co was 0.70. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.41.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Japan Post Holdings Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 25.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 25.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-05
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.
Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is 円2485.50.
Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円50.
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Japan Post Holdings Co was 6.99%. The lowest was 1.60%. And the median was 3.91%.
Warning Sign:
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Dividends per Share Related Terms
Japan Post Holdings Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Post Holdings Co'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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Dividends per Share Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Japan Post Holdings Co'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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) has a Dividends per Share of 円50.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividends per Share too high?
Japan Post Holdings Co's current Dividends per Share is 円50.00. Overall, Japan Post Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividends per Share compare to competitors?
Japan Post Holdings Co's Dividends per Share of 円50.00 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Banks 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 Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors. Japan Post Holdings Co's current Dividends per Share is 円50.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,639.34, compared to a current price of 円2,485.50 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is 円50.00. Japan Post Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178), the current Dividends per Share is 円50.00 as of Mar. 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,485.50 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,639.34.
GuruFocus considers Japan Post Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6178:
Dividends per Share: 円50.00
GF Value™: 円1,639.34 vs. price of 円2,485.50 (51.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd operates as a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiaries, provides postal, banking, and insurance services in Japan. The group's reportable segments are the Postal and Logistics Business, Post Office Counter Business, International Logistics Business, Real Estate Business, Banking Business, and Life Insurance Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Life Insurance segment.
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