Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

What is Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 +3.87% 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円611.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks worse than 87.62% 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. Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Link and Motivation Inc is 1.03, which seems too high.

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

TSE:2170' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.43 Max: 1.07
Current: 1.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Link and Motivation was 1.07. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.43.

TSE:2170's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.62% of 517 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:2170: 1.03

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Link and Motivation is 2.91%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Link and Motivation was 3.20%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 1.44%.

Link and Motivation's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4.10.

During the past 12 months, Link and Motivation's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Link and Motivation was 70.10% per year. The lowest was -20.40% per year. And the median was 15.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.

Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Link and Motivation Annual Data

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0.78

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0.44

0.36

1.07

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TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.

Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Link and Motivation Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	16	/	14.94
	=	1.07

Link and Motivation'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 )
	=	4.1	/	7.86
	=	0.52

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 mean?

Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #453 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.

Is Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Link and Motivation's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.07. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Link and Motivation's value of 0.52 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #453 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Link and Motivation's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #453 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Link and Motivation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Link and Motivation's value of 0.52 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Link and Motivation 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 517 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. Link and Motivation's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 18.2% 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 Link and Motivation 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. Link and Motivation's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円611.10, compared to a current price of 円563.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 18.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円563.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円611.10. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: 円611.10 vs. price of 円563.00 (7.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Business Services median (#453 of 517)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Link and Motivation Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061

Website https://www.lmi.ne.jp

Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.

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