Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Above Median

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MEX:4578N Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd MEX:4578N
86 GF Score
Price MXN1,025.98
GF Value MXN749.44
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What is Otsuka Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Otsuka Holdings Co MEX:4578N 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:4578N with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN749.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Drug Manufacturers companies, Otsuka Holdings Co ranks better than 75.17% 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. Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.44.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Otsuka Holdings Co was 0.59. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.36.

MEX:4578N's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 0.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-08-11), the Dividend Yield % of Otsuka Holdings Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Otsuka Holdings Co was 2.98%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.04%.

Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN10.85.

During the past 12 months, Otsuka Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Otsuka Holdings Co was 66.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.

Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N) 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.

Otsuka Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Otsuka Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otsuka Holdings 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.

Otsuka Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Otsuka Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.19

Otsuka Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.42 0.00 0.49 0.00 0.44

MEX:4578N vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Otsuka Holdings 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.

Otsuka Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Otsuka Holdings 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.

Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=16.168/ 83.616
=0.19

Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=10.853/ 24.771
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Otsuka Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Otsuka Holdings Co ranks #111 out of 447 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Otsuka Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.59. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Otsuka Holdings Co's value of 0.44 is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otsuka Holdings Co ranks #111 out of 447 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Otsuka Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otsuka Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Otsuka Holdings Co ranks #111 out of 447 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Otsuka Holdings Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Otsuka Holdings Co's value of 0.44 is 18.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Otsuka Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Otsuka Holdings 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.37, based on 447 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. Otsuka Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 18.9% 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 Otsuka Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers 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. Otsuka Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 22% 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 Otsuka Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN749.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,025.98 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 18.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.37. Otsuka Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 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 Otsuka Holdings Co (MEX:4578N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otsuka Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,025.98 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN749.44.

Key valuation signals for MEX:4578N:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: MXN749.44 vs. price of MXN1,025.98 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#111 of 447)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:4578N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Otsuka Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-16-4 Konan, Shinagawa Grand Central Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8241
Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and consumer products. It operates through four reportable segments: Medical-related Business, Nutraceutical-related Business, Consumer-related Business, and Other Business. The Medical Business manufactures and sells therapeutic drugs and infusions, the Nutraceutical Business produces functional foods, beverages, and nutritional supplements, the Consumer Business offers mineral water, beverages, and foods, while the Other Business provides storage services and manufactures chemicals and analytical equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the medical-related business segment.
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