SOMLF (SECOM Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Above Median


SOMLF SECOM Co Ltd SOMLF
79 GF Score
Price $40.05
GF Value $36.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SECOM Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

SECOM Co SOMLF 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates SOMLF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks better than 63.37% 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. SECOM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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

SOMLF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.43
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SECOM Co was 0.43. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.39.

SOMLF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
63.37% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs SOMLF: 0.35

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of SECOM Co is 1.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SECOM Co was 2.44%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 1.81%.

SECOM Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.32.

During the past 12 months, SECOM Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SECOM Co was 21.10% per year. The lowest was -17.00% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.

SECOM Co (OTCPK:SOMLF) 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.

SECOM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SECOM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SECOM 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.

SECOM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SECOM 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 0.41 0.41 0.39 0.37 0.35

SECOM 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 0.69 0.00 0.83 0.00 0.56

SOMLF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM 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.

SECOM Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SECOM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SECOM 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.

SECOM 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 )
=0.63/ 1.781
=0.35

SECOM 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 )
=0.315/ 0.562
=0.56

* 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 0.56 mean?
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SECOM Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, SECOM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #189 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is SECOM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SECOM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.43. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. SECOM Co's value of 0.56 is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #189 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #189 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts SECOM Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. SECOM Co's value of 0.56 is 27.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SECOM Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.44, SECOM 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. SECOM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 27.3% 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SECOM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co (SOMLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.09, compared to a current price of $40.05 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 27.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.05 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.09. GuruFocus considers SECOM Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOMLF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: $36.09 vs. price of $40.05 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% above the Business Services median (#189 of 516)

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

SECOM Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
79GF Score

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