Hakuhodo DY HoldingsHKUOF -1.67%74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates HKUOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.45. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks worse than 53.68% 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. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKUOF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 0.78. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.36.
HKUOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 53.68% of 326
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs HKUOF: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 3.24%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.05%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hakuhodo DY Holdings (OTCPK:HKUOF) 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
HKUOF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #175 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 0.84 is 68% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #175 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #175 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hakuhodo DY Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 0.84 is 68% above this benchmark. Historically, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 is 68% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84, which is 133% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.45, compared to a current price of $7.02 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 68% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.02 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.45.
Key valuation signals for HKUOF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.84 (133% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $6.45 vs. price of $7.02 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68% above the Media - Diversified median (#175 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKUOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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