Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 350% Above Median


TSE:2181 Persol Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2181
86 GF Score
Price 円252.10
GF Value 円294.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Persol Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Persol Holdings Co TSE:2181 +4.04% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 350% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円294.82 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 517 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks worse than 69.25% 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. Persol Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62.

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

TSE:2181' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Persol Holdings Co was 0.63. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.36.

TSE:2181's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.25% of 517 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:2181: 0.60

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Persol Holdings Co is 4.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Persol Holdings Co was 4.94%. The lowest was 0.58%. And the median was 1.49%.

Persol Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6.00.

During the past 12 months, Persol Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Persol Holdings Co was 49.00% per year. The lowest was 11.00% per year. And the median was 25.20% 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.

Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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.

Persol Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Persol Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Persol Holdings 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.

Persol Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Persol Holdings 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 0.31 0.62 0.63 0.59 0.60

Persol Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 2.35 0.00 0.92 0.00 1.62

TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.

Persol Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Persol Holdings 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.

Persol Holdings 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 )
=11.5/ 19.17
=0.60

Persol Holdings 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 )
=6/ 3.71
=1.62

* 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 1.62 mean?
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.62 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 350% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #358 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.62 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.63. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Persol Holdings Co's value of 1.62 is 268.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #358 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #358 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Persol Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Persol Holdings Co's value of 1.62 is 268.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Persol Holdings 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 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. Persol Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.62 is 268.2% 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 Persol Holdings Co 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. Persol Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.62, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円294.82, compared to a current price of 円252.10 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.62, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 268.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.62 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円252.10 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円294.82. GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.62 (350% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: 円294.82 vs. price of 円252.10 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 268.2% above the Business Services median (#358 of 517)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Persol Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0053
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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