ARGPF (Argo Graphics) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Above Median

What is Argo Graphics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Argo Graphics ARGPF 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates ARGPF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Software companies, Argo Graphics ranks better than 55.2% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Argo Graphics was 0.42. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.31.

ARGPF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Argo Graphics is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Argo Graphics was 3.88%. The lowest was 1.48%. And the median was 2.03%.

Argo Graphics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.13.

During the past 12 months, Argo Graphics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 45.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Argo Graphics was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 8.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Argo Graphics (OTCPK:ARGPF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

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Argo Graphics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Argo Graphics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.60	0.00	0.77	0.00	0.49

ARGPF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Argo Graphics Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Argo Graphics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.252	/	0.687
	=	0.37

Argo Graphics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.126	/	0.258
	=	0.49

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 mean?

Argo Graphics (ARGPF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Argo Graphics and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Argo Graphics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #388 out of 866 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.

Is Argo Graphics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Argo Graphics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.42. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Argo Graphics' value of 0.49 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #388 out of 866 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argo Graphics has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Argo Graphics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #388 out of 866 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Argo Graphics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Argo Graphics' value of 0.49 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Argo Graphics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Argo Graphics has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 866 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argo Graphics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is 19.5% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Argo Graphics and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argo Graphics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Argo Graphics stock overvalued right now?

Argo Graphics (ARGPF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.06, compared to a current price of $9.54 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 19.5% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Argo Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argo Graphics (ARGPF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 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 Argo Graphics (ARGPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Graphics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.54 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.06.

Key valuation signals for ARGPF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.49 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $13.06 vs. price of $9.54 (27% below fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 19.5% above the Software median (#388 of 866)

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

Argo Graphics Business Description

Industry Technology Software

Comparable Companies TSE:4746 TSE:4432 TSE:5253 TSE:3687 TSE:4259 TSE:166A TSE:2492 TSE:6947 TSE:3673 TSE:4776 XTER:SAP UBER SHOP CRM CDNS NOW ADP SNOW DDOG ADBE

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Address 5-14 Nihombashi-hakozaki-cho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0015

Website http://www.argo-graph.co.jp

Argo Graphics Inc provides technical solutions such as HPC solutions and IT solutions including PLM solutions.

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