KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Apr. 2026)

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Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF

What is Kobe Bussan Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kobe Bussan Co KOBNF 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 86.19% 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. Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.

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

KOBNF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kobe Bussan Co was 0.31. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.20.

KOBNF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
86.19% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs KOBNF: 0.18

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Kobe Bussan Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kobe Bussan Co was 2.14%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.61%.

Kobe Bussan Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00.

During the past 12 months, Kobe Bussan Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% 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 19.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kobe Bussan Co was 47.30% per year. The lowest was 4.80% per year. And the median was 20.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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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Kobe Bussan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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

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Kobe Bussan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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KOBNF vs KR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.

Kobe Bussan Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Kobe Bussan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
	=	0.172	/	0.868
	=	0.20

Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0	/	-0.434
	=	N/A

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?

Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.

Is Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kobe Bussan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.31. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kobe Bussan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.31 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Defensive company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?

Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies TSE:417A TSE:8242 TSE:8194 TSE:9974 TSE:8198 TSE:8255 TSE:2742 TSE:3539 TSE:7508 TSE:8167 TSX:L LSE:TSCO XAMS:AD KR ASX:WOW TSX:WN TSE:3382 ASX:COL TSX:MRU XPAR:CA

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan

Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063

Website https://www.kobebussan.co.jp

Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.

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