SMFRF (Sumitomo Forestry Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Dec. 2025) — 124% Above Median

What is Sumitomo Forestry Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sumitomo Forestry Co SMFRF 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 51 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 54.9% 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.56.

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

SMFRF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 0.37. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.25.

SMFRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
54.9% of 51 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs SMFRF: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Sumitomo Forestry Co is 3.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 5.52%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 2.62%.

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.18.

During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Forestry Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 46.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.25% 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co (OTCPK:SMFRF) 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.

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Sumitomo Forestry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Sumitomo Forestry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Sumitomo Forestry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.34	/	1.037
	=	0.33

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.18	/	0.319
	=	0.56

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 mean?

Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.

Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.37. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.56 is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DHI and PHM?

According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 51 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sumitomo Forestry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.56 is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Forestry Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Sumitomo Forestry 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.39, based on 51 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 43.6% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.02, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 43.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.39. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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.

Is Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.02. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SMFRF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (124% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $12.02 vs. price of $8.55 (28.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#23 of 51)

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

Sumitomo Forestry Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Homebuilding & Construction

Comparable Companies TSE:1808 TSE:3291 TSE:8919 TSE:1419 TSE:3284 NGO:1869 TSE:8917 TSE:6073 TSE:1873 TSE:8904 DHI PHM LEN NVR TOL TSE:1928 TMHC IBP MTH LSE:BTRW

Other Exchanges 1911:Japan 5F6:Germany

Address 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8270

Website https://sfc.jp

Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.

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