Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 342% Above Median

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Japan Lifeline Co Ltd FRA:L8B

What is Japan Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Japan Lifeline Co FRA:L8B +1.39% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 342% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:L8B with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.11. Among 280 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Japan Lifeline Co ranks better than 53.57% 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. Japan Lifeline Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68.

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

FRA:L8B' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Japan Lifeline Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.38.

FRA:L8B's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
53.57% of 280 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.425 vs FRA:L8B: 0.39

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Japan Lifeline Co is 4.02%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Japan Lifeline Co was 4.29%. The lowest was 0.31%. And the median was 2.21%.

Japan Lifeline Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.29.

During the past 12 months, Japan Lifeline Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Lifeline Co was 109.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 9.40% 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.

Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) 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.

Japan Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Japan Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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

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* 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 Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:L8B vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Japan Lifeline 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.

Japan Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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

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Japan Lifeline Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Japan Lifeline 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 )
	=	0.294	/	0.733
	=	0.40

Japan Lifeline 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 )
	=	0.294	/	0.175
	=	1.68

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.68 mean?

Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.68 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Japan Lifeline Co and its competitors. This is 342% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Japan Lifeline Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #130 out of 280 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.

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

Japan Lifeline Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.68 is 342% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.41. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Japan Lifeline Co's value of 1.68 is 295.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #130 out of 280 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Lifeline Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Japan Lifeline Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?

According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #130 out of 280 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Japan Lifeline Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Japan Lifeline Co's value of 1.68 is 295.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Lifeline Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Japan Lifeline 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 0.43, based on 280 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. Japan Lifeline Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.68 is 295.3% 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 Japan Lifeline Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Lifeline Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.68, which is 342% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Japan Lifeline Co stock overvalued right now?

Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.68. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.11, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.68, which is 342% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 295.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.43. Japan Lifeline Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.68 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 Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Lifeline Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.11.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L8B:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.68 (342% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: €8.11 vs. price of €7.30 (10% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100
Industry Position: 295.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#130 of 280)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L8B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Lifeline Co Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

Comparable Companies TSE:4549 TSE:6523 TSE:7779 TSE:6823 TSE:7777 TSE:4548 TSE:7600 TSE:4889 TSE:6678 TSE:7792 ABT SYK MDT BSX EW XTER:SHL GEHC DXCM XAMS:PHIA SZSE:300760

Other Exchanges 7575:Japan

Address 2-2-20, Higashishinagawa, Tennoz Ocean Square, 25th Floor, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0002

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

Japan Lifeline Co Ltd is a medical device company operating in Japan. It is engaged in the trading and manufacturing of medical devices specialized in the cardiovascular field. The company offers medical devices mainly for the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases. It focuses on providing implantable devices to treat arrhythmias; disposable catheter devices with electrodes for diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias; prosthetic devices to replace blood vessels and heart valves that lost their functions; and devices for intravascular treatment of cardiac infarction, arterial occlusions of the lower extremities and congenital cardiac diseases.

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