Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 629% Above Median

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FRA:5FR Menicon Co Ltd FRA:5FR
89 GF Score
Price €9.05
GF Value €9.01
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What is Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Menicon Co FRA:5FR -1.63% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 629% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:5FR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Menicon Co ranks better than 70.5% 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. Menicon Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.04.

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

FRA:5FR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.28   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Menicon Co was 0.40. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.28.

FRA:5FR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.5% of 278 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs FRA:5FR: 0.28

As of today (2026-08-02), the Dividend Yield % of Menicon Co is 1.68%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Menicon Co was 2.78%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 0.87%.

Menicon Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.15.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Menicon Co was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 13.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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.

Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) 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.

Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Menicon Co'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.

Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Menicon Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 0.27 0.39 0.40 0.29

Menicon Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 4.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.04

FRA:5FR vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Menicon 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.

Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Menicon Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Menicon Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Menicon 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 )
=0.153/ 0.534
=0.29

Menicon 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 )
=0.153/ 0.075
=2.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 mean?
Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Menicon Co and its competitors. This is 629% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Menicon Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Menicon Co ranks #82 out of 278 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Menicon Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Menicon Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 is 629% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.40. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Menicon Co's value of 2.04 is 385.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Menicon Co ranks #82 out of 278 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Menicon Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Menicon Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Menicon Co ranks #82 out of 278 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Menicon Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Menicon Co's value of 2.04 is 385.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Menicon Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Menicon 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 278 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. Menicon Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 is 385.7% 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 Menicon Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Menicon Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04, which is 629% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Menicon Co stock overvalued right now?
Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.01, compared to a current price of €9.05 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04, which is 629% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 385.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. Menicon Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Menicon Co (FRA:5FR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04 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 Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menicon Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.05 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5FR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.04 (629% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: €9.01 vs. price of €9.05 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 385.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#82 of 278)

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

Menicon Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7780:Japan5FR:Germany
Address 3-21-19, Aoi, Naka-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0006
Menicon Co Ltd is a contact lens manufacturing company. It is involved in manufacturing, sales, export, and import of contact lenses and other medical goods, manufacturing and sales of medical instruments, sales of medical supplies and research and development of intraocular lenses. The firm's products include soft lenses, gas permeable lenses and lens care products.
89GF Score

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