SAOGF (Seria Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 121% Above Median


SAOGF Seria Co Ltd SAOGF
80 GF Score
Price $20.61
GF Value $20.54
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What is Seria Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Seria Co SAOGF 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates SAOGF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.54. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Seria Co ranks better than 56.35% 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. Seria Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.

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

SAOGF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seria Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.34.

SAOGF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
56.35% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs SAOGF: 0.33

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of Seria Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Seria Co was 3.43%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.84%.

Seria Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.25.

During the past 12 months, Seria Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seria Co was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.

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.

Seria Co (OTCPK:SAOGF) 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.

Seria Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Seria Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seria 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.

Seria Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Seria Co 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 0.37 0.51 0.51 0.45 0.34

Seria Co 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 0.96 0.00 0.83 0.00 0.75

SAOGF vs WMT, COST, TGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Seria 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.

Seria Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Seria 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.

Seria Co'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 )
=0.473/ 1.411
=0.34

Seria Co'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 )
=0.252/ 0.337
=0.75

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 mean?
Seria Co (SAOGF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Seria Co and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Seria Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #79 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Seria Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seria Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Seria Co's value of 0.75 is 102.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #79 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seria Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seria Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #79 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Seria Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Seria Co's value of 0.75 is 102.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Seria Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Seria 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 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. Seria Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 102.7% 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 Seria 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. Seria Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seria Co stock overvalued right now?
Seria Co (SAOGF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.54, compared to a current price of $20.61 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 102.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Seria Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Seria Co (SAOGF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 Seria Co (SAOGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seria Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.61 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.54.

Key valuation signals for SAOGF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (121% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $20.54 vs. price of $20.61 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 102.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#79 of 181)

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

Seria Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2782:Japan
Address 2-38 Sobutsu, Ogaki, Gifu, JPN, 503-0934
Seria Co Ltd is a Japanese discount retailer. The business operates under the "100 yen" price concept. The "100 yen" shop stocks various products, from clothing to stationery, and each item is priced at 100 yen. These shops keep prices down by purchasing goods internationally and in large quantities. The company operates stores, wholesale and franchisees, offering consumer products. The company offers a variety of goods, such as food products, clothes, kitchen and electrical appliances, cosmetics, accessories, health products, cleaning products, outdoor products, and seasonal products. Seria is also commercializing its own private-brand products.
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