Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.54 (As of Apr. 2026) — 267% Above Median


TSE:2301 Gakujo Co Ltd TSE:2301
79 GF Score
Price 円1,617.00
GF Value 円2,298.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gakujo Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gakujo Co TSE:2301 -0.19% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 as of Apr. 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,298.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks worse than 64.92% 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. Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.54.

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

TSE:2301' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.42   Max: 0.56
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gakujo Co was 0.56. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.42.

TSE:2301's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
64.92% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:2301: 0.56

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Gakujo Co is 4.38%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gakujo Co was 4.43%. The lowest was 1.51%. And the median was 2.71%.

Gakujo Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円37.00.

During the past 12 months, Gakujo Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gakujo Co was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 15.90% 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.

Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) 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.

Gakujo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Gakujo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakujo 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.

Gakujo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gakujo Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.48 0.42 0.43 0.51

Gakujo Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.68 0.35 1.12 0.33 1.54

TSE:2301 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gakujo 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.

Gakujo Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Gakujo 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.

Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=67/ 132.626
=0.51

Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=37/ 23.983
=1.54

* 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 1.54 mean?
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #335 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gakujo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.56. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Gakujo Co's value of 1.54 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #335 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #335 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gakujo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Gakujo Co's value of 1.54 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Gakujo 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 516 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. Gakujo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 250% 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 Gakujo 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. Gakujo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,298.20, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 250% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 as of Apr. 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,298.20. GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.54 (267% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: 円2,298.20 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Business Services median (#335 of 516)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gakujo Co Business Description

Address 2-5-10 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Gakujo Co Ltd provides employment information, various recruitment consulting services, and manpower dispatch and job placement services.
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