Shizuoka Financial GroupSFGIF +15.42%41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates SFGIF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Banks companies, Shizuoka Financial Group ranks worse than 73.38% 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. Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SFGIF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.46
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shizuoka Financial Group was 0.47. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.37.
SFGIF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.38% of 1172
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs SFGIF: 0.46
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shizuoka Financial Group was 4.31%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 2.93%.
During the past 12 months, Shizuoka Financial Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 74.70% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shizuoka Financial Group was 74.70% per year. The lowest was 74.70% per year. And the median was 74.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shizuoka Financial Group (OTCPK:SFGIF) 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.
Shizuoka Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shizuoka Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shizuoka Financial Group'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.
Shizuoka Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Shizuoka Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Shizuoka Financial Group'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.
Shizuoka Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shizuoka Financial Group 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.
Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Shizuoka Financial Group (SFGIF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.97 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shizuoka Financial Group and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Financial Group ranks #860 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shizuoka Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.97 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.47. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Shizuoka Financial Group's value of 0.97 is 203.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shizuoka Financial Group ranks #860 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shizuoka Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shizuoka Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Financial Group ranks #860 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shizuoka Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Shizuoka Financial Group's value of 0.97 is 203.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shizuoka Financial Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Shizuoka Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,172 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. Shizuoka Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.97 is 203.1% 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 Shizuoka Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shizuoka Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.97, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shizuoka Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Financial Group (SFGIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.21, compared to a current price of $16.56 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.97, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 203.1% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Shizuoka Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Shizuoka Financial Group (SFGIF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.97 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 Shizuoka Financial Group (SFGIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.56 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.21.
GuruFocus considers Shizuoka Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFGIF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.97 (162% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $11.21 vs. price of $16.56 (47.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 203.1% above the Banks median (#860 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFGIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shizuoka Financial Group Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in providing financial services. It operates through two reportable segments: Banking and Leasing. The Banking segment includes deposit services, lending, securities investment, and foreign exchange operations. The Leasing segment is involved in leasing services and related financial transactions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Banking segment.
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