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Nihon Office Automation Research CoNGO:5241 +1.92%20 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates NGO:5241 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 871 Software companies, Nihon Office Automation Research Co ranks better than 75.32% 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. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5241'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.24
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nihon Office Automation Research Co was 0.24. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.20.
NGO:5241's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.32% of 871
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs NGO:5241: 0.24
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nihon Office Automation Research Co was 3.02%. The lowest was 0.85%. And the median was 1.79%.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co (NGO:5241) 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.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Annual Data
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NGO:5241 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Nihon Office Automation Research 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.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Nihon Office Automation Research 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.
* 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.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co (NGO:5241) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nihon Office Automation Research Co and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Office Automation Research Co ranks #215 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nihon Office Automation Research Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.24. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Office Automation Research Co ranks #215 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Office Automation Research Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Office Automation Research Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Office Automation Research Co ranks #215 out of 871 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nihon Office Automation Research Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Office Automation Research Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nihon Office Automation Research 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 871 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. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 17.1% 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 Nihon Office Automation Research Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Office Automation Research Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Office Automation Research Co (NGO:5241) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 17.1% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Nihon Office Automation Research Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Nihon Office Automation Research Co (NGO:5241), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Business Description
Nihon Office Automation Research Co Ltd is involved in system development, continuous maintenance, support, system modifications, and related services. The company provides high-value-added IT services by participating in the development of central government office systems.
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