JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,706 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JAPAF Japan Tobacco Inc JAPAF
78 GF Score
Price $37.74
GF Value $33.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Japan Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF 78 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,706 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Japan Tobacco's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,423 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,706 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Japan Tobacco's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-1,246 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-3 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-3 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1,423 Mil).

Japan Tobacco's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 ($-2,551 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-2,273 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($-2,273 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,289 Mil).

Japan Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Japan Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Japan Tobacco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Japan Tobacco Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,122.34 -33.91 -1,246.18 -2.55 -1,423.45
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Japan Tobacco Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,706 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,706 Mil mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,706 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors.
Is Japan Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,706 Mil. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,706 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,706 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.10, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,706 Mil. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,706 Mil 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 Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.10. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,706 Mil
  • GF Value™: $33.10 vs. price of $37.74 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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