Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 662% Above Median

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TSE:1914 Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd TSE:1914
62 GF Score
Price 円790.00
GF Value 円668.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co TSE:1914 -0.38% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 662% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円668.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks better than 66.51% 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.81.

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

TSE:1914' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.5   Max: 2.73
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was 2.73. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.50.

TSE:1914's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.51% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs TSE:1914: 0.29

As of today (2026-08-31), the Dividend Yield % of Japan Foundation Engineering Co is 3.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was 4.60%. The lowest was 1.22%. And the median was 2.27%.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30.00.

During the past 12 months, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
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Japan Foundation Engineering Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1914
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Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering 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 )
=30/ 83.511
=0.36

Japan Foundation Engineering 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 )
=30/ 7.877
=3.81

* 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 3.81 mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.81 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 662% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #288 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.81 is 662% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.73. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 3.81 is 902.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #288 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #288 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 3.81 is 902.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.38, based on 860 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.81 is 902.6% 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.81, which is 662% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円668.76, compared to a current price of 円790.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.81, which is 662% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 902.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.38. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.81 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円790.00 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円668.76. GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.81 (662% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: 円668.76 vs. price of 円790.00 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 902.6% above the Construction median (#288 of 860)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description

Address 6-22 Matsugae-cho, Osaka, JPN
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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