Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 661% Above Median

What is Morinaga Milk Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Morinaga Milk Industry Co TSE:2264 -0.15% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 661% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:2264 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円885.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Morinaga Milk Industry Co ranks better than 67.64% 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. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.

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

TSE:2264' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Morinaga Milk Industry Co was 0.46. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.18.

TSE:2264's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.64% of 995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:2264: 0.31

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Morinaga Milk Industry Co is 1.92%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Morinaga Milk Industry Co was 3.80%. The lowest was 0.72%. And the median was 1.39%.

Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13.75.

During the past 12 months, Morinaga Milk Industry Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Morinaga Milk Industry Co was 31.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264) 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.

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Morinaga Milk Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Morinaga Milk Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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TSE:2264 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Morinaga Milk Industry 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.

Morinaga Milk Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Morinaga Milk Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Morinaga Milk Industry 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 )
	=	25	/	80.641
	=	0.31

Morinaga Milk Industry 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 )
	=	13.75	/	10.009
	=	1.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 mean?

Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Morinaga Milk Industry Co and its competitors. This is 661% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Morinaga Milk Industry Co ranks #322 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.

Is Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Morinaga Milk Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 is 661% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's value of 1.37 is 211.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morinaga Milk Industry Co ranks #322 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Morinaga Milk Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Morinaga Milk Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Morinaga Milk Industry Co ranks #322 out of 995 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Morinaga Milk Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's value of 1.37 is 211.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Morinaga Milk Industry Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Morinaga Milk Industry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 995 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. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 is 211.4% 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 Morinaga Milk Industry Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37, which is 661% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Morinaga Milk Industry Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円885.96, compared to a current price of 円1,298.50 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37, which is 661% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 211.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Morinaga Milk Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37 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 Morinaga Milk Industry Co (TSE:2264) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morinaga Milk Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,298.50 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円885.96. GuruFocus considers Morinaga Milk Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2264:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.37 (661% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: 円885.96 vs. price of 円1,298.50 (46.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 211.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#322 of 995)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Morinaga Milk Industry Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSE:1332 TSE:2229 TSE:2607 TSE:2206 TSE:2810 TSE:2296 TSE:2871 TSE:2002 TSE:2811 TSE:2001 XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 NSE:NESTLEIND SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999

Other Exchanges MO8:Germany

Address 33-1, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8384

Website http://www.morinagamilk.co.jp

Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products. It produces a variety of milk and milk-based products such as dairy-based beverages, yogurt, desserts, condensed milk, powdered milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, clinical liquid diets. It also manufactures and sells animal feed, and constructs plant equipment. The company through its subsidiaries markets its products internationally.

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