Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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TSE:2179 Seigakusha Co Ltd TSE:2179
70 GF Score
Price 円787.00
GF Value 円867.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Seigakusha Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Seigakusha Co TSE:2179 -1.38% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:2179 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円867.58 (Fairly Valued). Among 106 Education companies, Seigakusha Co ranks better than 86.79% 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. Seigakusha Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.

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

TSE:2179' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seigakusha Co was 0.57. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.20.

TSE:2179's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
86.79% of 106 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.495 vs TSE:2179: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Seigakusha Co is 2.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Seigakusha Co was 2.93%. The lowest was 0.73%. And the median was 1.15%.

Seigakusha Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11.00.

During the past 12 months, Seigakusha Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seigakusha Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -16.80% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.

Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) 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.

Seigakusha Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Seigakusha Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seigakusha 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.

Seigakusha Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Seigakusha Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.19 0.21 0.20 0.19

Seigakusha Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 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 0.12 0.71 0.12 0.71 0.11

TSE:2179 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Seigakusha 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.

Seigakusha Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry

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

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


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Seigakusha 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.

Seigakusha 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 )
=22/ 116.71
=0.19

Seigakusha 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 )
=11/ 101.941
=0.11

* 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 0.11 mean?
Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Seigakusha Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Seigakusha Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #14 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Seigakusha Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seigakusha Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.57. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Seigakusha Co's value of 0.11 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #14 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seigakusha Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seigakusha Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #14 out of 106 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Seigakusha Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Seigakusha Co's value of 0.11 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Seigakusha Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Seigakusha Co 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.50, based on 106 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. Seigakusha Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 77.8% 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 Seigakusha Co and its competitors. For the Education 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. Seigakusha Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seigakusha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円867.58, compared to a current price of 円787.00 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 77.8% below the Education industry median of 0.50. Seigakusha 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 Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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 Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seigakusha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円787.00 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円867.58. GuruFocus considers Seigakusha Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2179:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: 円867.58 vs. price of 円787.00 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100
  • Industry Position: 77.8% below the Education median (#14 of 106)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Seigakusha Co Business Description

Address Kaijo Umeda Building, 3-1-2, Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0015
Seigakusha Co Ltd is engaged in operating junior secondary schools in Japan. The company also provides junior high school entry courses, university entry courses, and individual instruction courses, as well as operates examination image lesson preparatory school. The Group has following segments: Education-related business, Real estate rental business, Catering business, Company-wide. The majority of revenue is from Education-related business.
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