Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 131% Above Median

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TSE:1384 Hokuryo Co Ltd TSE:1384
70 GF Score
Price 円2,036.00
GF Value 円1,469.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hokuryo Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hokuryo Co TSE:1384 -0.20% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 67.7% 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. Hokuryo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.

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

TSE:1384' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.26   Max: 5.13
Current: 0.31

During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hokuryo Co was 5.13. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.26.

TSE:1384's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.7% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs TSE:1384: 0.31

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Hokuryo Co is 6.37%.

During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hokuryo Co was 6.45%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 1.82%.

Hokuryo Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円130.00.

During the past 12 months, Hokuryo Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 85.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 86.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 67.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.40% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hokuryo Co was 86.60% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 20.25% 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.

Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) 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.

Hokuryo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hokuryo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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.

Hokuryo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hokuryo Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.20 0.21 0.42 0.31

Hokuryo Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.50 0.00 0.60

TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.

Hokuryo Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1384
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Hokuryo 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.

Hokuryo 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 )
=130/ 426.407
=0.30

Hokuryo 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 )
=130/ 216.654
=0.60

* 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 0.60 mean?
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #322 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 5.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Hokuryo Co's value of 0.60 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #322 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #322 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hokuryo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Hokuryo Co's value of 0.60 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Hokuryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 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. Hokuryo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 is 39.5% 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuryo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 39.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92. GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.60 (131% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100
  • Industry Position: 39.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#322 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hokuryo Co Business Description

Address 6-15 Chuo 2-jo 3-chome, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 003-0012
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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