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HakutenTSE:2173 -1.83%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:2173 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円967.56 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 323 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuten ranks better than 86.07% 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. Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2173'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hakuten was 0.54. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.25.
TSE:2173's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 86.07% of 323
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs TSE:2173: 0.21
During the past 12 months, Hakuten's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 36.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 73.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hakuten was 73.20% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Hakuten (TSE:2173) 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.
Hakuten Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hakuten Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuten'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.
TSE:2173 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuten'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.
Hakuten Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Hakuten (TSE:2173) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hakuten and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #45 out of 323 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hakuten's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hakuten's value of 0.22 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #45 out of 323 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hakuten has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuten's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #45 out of 323 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hakuten in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hakuten's value of 0.22 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Hakuten's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Hakuten has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 323 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. Hakuten's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 56% below 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 Hakuten and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuten's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten (TSE:2173) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円967.56, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 56% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Hakuten's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Hakuten (TSE:2173), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 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.
Is Hakuten (TSE:2173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円967.56.
GuruFocus considers Hakuten to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2173:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円967.56 vs. price of 円697.00 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Media - Diversified median (#45 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuten Corp is a Japan-based company engages in producing and sponsoring event promotions, exhibitions, business meetings, private shows, conferences, and conventions, among others. It is also engaged in the design, construction, and supervision of commercial spaces, such as road shows, conferences, and ceremonies, as well as the provision of digital marketing solutions.
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