Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 170% Above Median


FRA:MTS1 Mitsui & Co Ltd FRA:MTS1
82 GF Score
Price €23.96
GF Value €18.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Mitsui Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mitsui FRA:MTS1 -3.46% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTS1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui ranks worse than 60.91% 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. Mitsui's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89.

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

FRA:MTS1' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.43
Current: 0.42


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mitsui was 0.43. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.33.

FRA:MTS1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.91% of 307 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs FRA:MTS1: 0.42

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Mitsui is 2.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mitsui was 5.57%. The lowest was 1.61%. And the median was 3.37%.

Mitsui's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.33.

During the past 12 months, Mitsui's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mitsui was 62.00% per year. The lowest was -19.10% per year. And the median was 4.60% 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.


Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) 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.


Mitsui Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Mitsui Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui'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.

Mitsui Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mitsui 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 0.19 0.20 0.27 0.37 0.43

Mitsui 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 0.65 0.00 0.77 0.00 0.89

FRA:MTS1 vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mitsui'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.


Mitsui Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsui 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.

Mitsui'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 )
=0.627/ 1.461
=0.43

Mitsui'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 )
=0.327/ 0.368
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mitsui and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Mitsui's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #187 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Mitsui's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mitsui's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.43. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Mitsui's value of 0.89 is 140.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #187 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #187 out of 307 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mitsui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Mitsui's value of 0.89 is 140.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Mitsui 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.37, based on 307 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. Mitsui's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 140.5% 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 Mitsui and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.04, compared to a current price of €23.96 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 140.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.37. Mitsui's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Mitsui (FRA:MTS1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 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 Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.96 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.04. GuruFocus considers Mitsui to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MTS1:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (170% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: €18.04 vs. price of €23.96 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.5% above the Conglomerates median (#187 of 307)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MTS1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsui Business Description

Address 2-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8631
Mitsui is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan. Its core role is that of a trading intermediary in a variety of industrial sectors, including resources businesses like energy and metals as well as nonresources businesses, both industrial ones like machinery and nonindustrial ones like food, healthcare, and retail. In addition to acting as a trading intermediary (including midstream processing functions to convert inputs into final products), Mitsui participates in upstream production businesses and downstream distribution businesses. Among Japan's large trading houses, Mitsui has the highest exposure to resources businesses.
82GF Score

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