Hikari Food Service CoTSE:138A -0.65%19 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Nov. 2025, which is 562% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:138A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Restaurants companies, Hikari Food Service Co ranks better than 78.31% 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. Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 1.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:138A'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.21
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hikari Food Service Co was 0.27. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.21.
TSE:138A's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 78.31% of 166
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSE:138A: 0.21
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hikari Food Service Co was 1.60%. The lowest was 1.18%. And the median was 1.39%.
During the past 12 months, Hikari Food Service Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hikari Food Service Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hikari Food Service 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TSE:138A vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hikari Food Service 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hikari Food Service 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.
Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 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.
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hikari Food Service Co and its competitors. This is 562% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #36 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hikari Food Service Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 562% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.27. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 1.39 is 256.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #36 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hikari Food Service Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Food Service Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #36 out of 166 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hikari Food Service Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 1.39 is 256.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hikari Food Service Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Hikari Food Service 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 Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 166 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. Hikari Food Service Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 256.4% 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 Hikari Food Service Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants 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. Hikari Food Service Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 562% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Food Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 562% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 256.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Hikari Food Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Nov. 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Ltd is engaged in the restaurant business in Japan. It mainly provides standing bar-style izakaya restaurants. Some of its restaurants are, Daikoku, Fish Camellia, Kanayamaya Family, and Yakiniku Delux.
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