Ship Healthcare Holdings CoSHHPF 95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 197% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates SHHPF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks worse than 67.26% 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. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHHPF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ship Healthcare Holdings Co was 0.57. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.33.
SHHPF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 67.26% of 281
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs SHHPF: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ship Healthcare Holdings Co was 3.26%. The lowest was 1.16%. And the median was 1.68%.
During the past 12 months, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ship Healthcare Holdings Co was 18.30% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 10.20% 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (OTCPK:SHHPF) 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ship Healthcare Holdings 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SHHPF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Ship Healthcare 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ship Healthcare 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co'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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ship Healthcare Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 197% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #189 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.98 is 197% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.57. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's value of 0.98 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #189 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #189 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ship Healthcare Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's value of 0.98 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Ship Healthcare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.98 is 133.3% 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.98, which is 197% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ship Healthcare Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.98. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.39, compared to a current price of $16.88 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.98, which is 197% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 133.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.98 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.88 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
Key valuation signals for SHHPF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.98 (197% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $16.88 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#189 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHHPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the healthcare business. The company's business is organized into various segments, which include Total Pack Produce Project, Medical Supply, Life Care, Dispensing Pharmacy, and Others. Through its segments, it mainly offers consulting, sales, and leasing services related to medical equipment, sale of medical materials and supplies, private nursing home services, distribution of pharmaceutical products.
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