Sato (SATOF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 173% Above Median


SATOF Sato Corp SATOF
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Price $14.33
GF Value $14.78
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What is Sato Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sato SATOF 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates SATOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Sato ranks worse than 54.38% 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. Sato's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sato was 1.05. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.51.

SATOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Sato is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sato was 4.17%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.13%.

Sato's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.24.

During the past 12 months, Sato's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sato was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.50% 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.

Sato (OTCPK:SATOF) 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.

Sato Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sato Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato'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.

Sato Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sato 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 0.61 0.43 0.39 0.36 0.41

Sato 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 1.02 0.00 0.67 0.00 1.39

Sato Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato'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.

Sato Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sato 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.

Sato'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 )
=0.479/ 1.175
=0.41

Sato'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 )
=0.239/ 0.172
=1.39

* 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 1.39 mean?
Sato (SATOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sato and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Sato's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #937 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Sato's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sato's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 173% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.05. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sato's value of 1.39 is 275.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato ranks #937 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #937 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sato in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sato's value of 1.39 is 275.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sato's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Sato 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,723 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. Sato's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 275.7% 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 Sato and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Sato's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Sato (SATOF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.78, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 275.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sato (SATOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 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 Sato (SATOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78.

Key valuation signals for SATOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (173% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $14.33 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 275.7% above the Industrial Products median (#937 of 1723)

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

Sato Business Description

Other Exchanges 6287:Japan
Address 1-7-1 Shimomeguro, Knowledge Plaza, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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