Core (TSE:2359) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

Core TSE:2359 -0.31% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:2359 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,078.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 868 Software companies, Core ranks better than 66.47% 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. Core's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

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

TSE:2359' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Core was 0.35. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.30.

TSE:2359's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.47% of 868 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs TSE:2359: 0.30

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Core is 3.07%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Core was 3.37%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 2.06%.

Core's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円45.00.

During the past 12 months, Core's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Core was 20.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.25% 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.

Core (TSE:2359) 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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Core Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Core Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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TSE:2359 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Core'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.

Core Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Core's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Core Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Core'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 )
	=	60	/	196.989
	=	0.30

Core'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 )
	=	45	/	118.256
	=	0.38

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?

Core (TSE:2359) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Core and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Core's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Core ranks #291 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.

Is Core's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Core's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.35. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Core's value of 0.38 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core ranks #291 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Core's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Core ranks #291 out of 868 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Core in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Core's value of 0.38 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Core's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Core 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 Software company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 868 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. Core's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 6.2% 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 Core and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Core stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core (TSE:2359) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,078.81, compared to a current price of 円1,951.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 6.2% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Core's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Core (TSE:2359), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 Core (TSE:2359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,951.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,078.81. GuruFocus considers Core to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2359:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: 円2,078.81 vs. price of 円1,951.00 (6.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Software median (#291 of 868)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Core Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Address 1-22-3, Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-8552

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

Core Corp is an independent information technology services company. It is organized into two business segments - System Integration business and product solutions business. The system integration segment focuses on embedded contract development in smartphones, automotive-related and equipment control fields. Its product solutions segment operates in the fields of security, cloud big data utilization cloud service, and global navigation satellite system. It primarily serves medical/healthcare, automobiles and agriculture markets.

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