BML (BMLKF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 992% Above Median

BML BMLKF 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 992% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates BMLKF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.44. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 55 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, BML ranks worse than 58.18% 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. BML's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.73.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BML was 0.67. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.25.

BMLKF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 0.49
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of BML is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BML was 3.59%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.49%.

BML's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.41.

During the past 12 months, BML's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BML was 49.40% per year. The lowest was 4.60% per year. And the median was 12.60% 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.

BML (OTCPK:BMLKF) 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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BML Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BML'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.

BML Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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BMLKF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, BML'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.

BML Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, BML's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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BML Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

BML'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 )
	=	0.788	/	1.174
	=	0.67

BML'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 )
	=	0.41	/	0.15
	=	2.73

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.73 mean?

BML (BMLKF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.73 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BML and its competitors. This is 992% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, BML's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, BML ranks #32 out of 55 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.

Is BML's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

BML's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.73 is 992% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.67. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. BML's value of 2.73 is 457.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BML ranks #32 out of 55 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BML has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does BML's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?

According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, BML ranks #32 out of 55 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BML in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. BML's value of 2.73 is 457.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BML's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.49, BML 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 0.49, based on 55 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. BML's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.73 is 457.1% 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 BML and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BML's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.73, which is 992% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is BML stock overvalued right now?

BML (BMLKF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.44, compared to a current price of $25.21 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.73, which is 992% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 457.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 0.49. BML's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 BML (BMLKF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.73 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 BML (BMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BML stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.21 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.44.

Key valuation signals for BMLKF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.73 (992% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $26.44 vs. price of $25.21 (4.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 457.1% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#32 of 55)

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

BML Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Diagnostics & Research

Comparable Companies TSE:4544 TSE:2395 TSE:4671 TSE:3386 TSE:6090 TMO DHR SHSE:603259 XSWX:LONN IDXX A NTRA WAT IQV ILMN MTD DGX LH GH MEDP

Other Exchanges 4694:Japan

Address 5-21-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1510051

Website http://www.bml.co.jp

BML Inc provides laboratory testing services in Japan through a network of regional facilities. Its core clinical testing business provides a range of general and specialty laboratory tests, as well as microbiological tests that can be used for applications like food sanitation and environmental analysis. BML often uses automated systems to process and analyze these test samples. In addition to its clinical testing business, BML also has a medical information systems business and a genome-related business. The medical information systems business provides electronic medical charts and information systems that can be used in conjunction with its laboratory tests. The genome business provides gene analysis services.

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