Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 314% Above Median

What is Ariake Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ariake Japan Co FRA:5EF +0.72% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 314% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:5EF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ariake Japan Co ranks worse than 65.53% 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. Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.

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

FRA:5EF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ariake Japan Co was 0.60. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.36.

FRA:5EF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
65.53% of 995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs FRA:5EF: 0.59

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of Ariake Japan Co is 3.53%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ariake Japan Co was 3.60%. The lowest was 0.57%. And the median was 1.20%.

Ariake Japan Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.65.

During the past 12 months, Ariake Japan Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ariake Japan Co was 33.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) 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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Ariake Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Ariake Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:5EF vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ariake Japan Co'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.

Ariake Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Ariake Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Ariake Japan Co'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 )
	=	0.981	/	1.633
	=	0.60

Ariake Japan Co'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 )
	=	0.654	/	0.439
	=	1.49

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 mean?

Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. This is 314% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #652 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.

Is Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Ariake Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 is 314% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.60. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ariake Japan Co's value of 1.49 is 238.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #652 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ariake Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ariake Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #652 out of 995 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ariake Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ariake Japan Co's value of 1.49 is 238.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ariake Japan Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Ariake Japan Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 995 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. Ariake Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 is 238.6% 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 Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ariake Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49, which is 314% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ariake Japan Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.44, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49, which is 314% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 238.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Ariake Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.80 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.44. GuruFocus considers Ariake Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5EF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.49 (314% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €31.44 vs. price of €27.80 (11.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 238.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#652 of 995)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5EF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ariake Japan Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSE:2602 TSE:2805 TSE:1333 TSE:2281 TSE:2004 TSE:2270 TSE:4526 TSE:2001 TSE:2811 TSE:2220 XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 NSE:NESTLEIND SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999

Other Exchanges 2815:Japan

Address 3-2-17 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0022

Website http://www.ariakejapan.com

Ariake Japan Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and sale of natural seasonings, marine products, as well as agricultural and livestock products. The company also provides technical guidance related to its products and manages restaurants. The products are categorized into different uses including products for instant noodle manufacturers such as soup bases; products for hotels and restaurants such as sauces and soup stock; products for food processing companies such as curries, ham, and sausages; and products for export. The company primarily operates in Japan and also owns manufacturing sites in multiple countries such as China, the U.S., Netherlands, France, and Belgium.

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