SMSZF (SMS Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


SMSZF SMS Co Ltd SMSZF
90 GF Score
Price $8.56
GF Value $8.18
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What is SMS Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

SMS Co SMSZF 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates SMSZF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.18. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, SMS Co ranks better than 92.71% 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. SMS Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.

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

SMSZF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SMS Co was 0.40. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.17.

SMSZF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
92.71% of 247 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs SMSZF: 0.08

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of SMS Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SMS Co was 2.67%. The lowest was 0.20%. And the median was 0.33%.

SMS Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.

During the past 12 months, SMS Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SMS Co was 47.40% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 25.65% 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.

SMS Co (OTCPK:SMSZF) 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.

SMS Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SMS Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMS 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.

SMS Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SMS 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 0.17 0.20 0.24 0.40 0.28

SMS 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 1.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10

SMSZF vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, SMS 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.

SMS Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, SMS Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SMS 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.

SMS 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 )
=0.186/ 0.656
=0.28

SMS 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 )
=0.186/ 1.85
=0.10

* 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 0.10 mean?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SMS Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, SMS Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #18 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is SMS Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SMS Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.40. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. SMS Co's value of 0.10 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #18 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMS Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #18 out of 247 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SMS Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. SMS Co's value of 0.10 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, SMS Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.40, SMS Co has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.40, based on 247 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. SMS Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 75% below 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 SMS Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMS Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Co stock overvalued right now?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.18, compared to a current price of $8.56 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 75% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.40. SMS Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 SMS Co (SMSZF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 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 SMS Co (SMSZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.56 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.18.

Key valuation signals for SMSZF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.10 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: $8.18 vs. price of $8.56 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#18 of 247)

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

SMS Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMSSY:USA2175:Japan
Address Sumitomo Fudosan Shiba-koen Tower, 2-11-1 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
SMS Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in providing various services targeting information infrastructure for the aging society. The company divides its search service by the following segments: nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare/senior life, and global.
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