AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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AUTOWAVE Co Ltd TSE:2666

66 GF Score

Price 円176.00

GF Value 円180.00

Valuation Fairly Valued

5 Warning Signs

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What is AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

AUTOWAVE Co TSE:2666 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:2666 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円180.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Retail - Cyclical companies, AUTOWAVE Co ranks better than 89.13% 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. AUTOWAVE Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

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

TSE:2666' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AUTOWAVE Co was 0.22. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.14.

TSE:2666's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
89.13% of 506 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.415 vs TSE:2666: 0.13

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of AUTOWAVE Co is 2.27%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AUTOWAVE Co was 2.55%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 1.75%.

AUTOWAVE Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4.00.

During the past 12 months, AUTOWAVE Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AUTOWAVE Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.

AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) 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.

AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AUTOWAVE 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.

AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

AUTOWAVE Co Annual Data

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0.22

0.12

0.17

0.16

0.13

AUTOWAVE 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															0.28	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.17

TSE:2666 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AUTOWAVE 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.

AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUTOWAVE Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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AUTOWAVE Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

AUTOWAVE 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 )
	=	4	/	30.64
	=	0.13

AUTOWAVE 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 )
	=	4	/	23.607
	=	0.17

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 mean?

AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AUTOWAVE Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, AUTOWAVE Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #55 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.

Is AUTOWAVE Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

AUTOWAVE Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. AUTOWAVE Co's value of 0.17 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #55 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AUTOWAVE Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does AUTOWAVE Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?

According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #55 out of 506 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places AUTOWAVE Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. AUTOWAVE Co's value of 0.17 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, AUTOWAVE Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.42, AUTOWAVE 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 506 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. AUTOWAVE Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 59% 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 AUTOWAVE Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUTOWAVE Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is AUTOWAVE Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円180.00, compared to a current price of 円176.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 59% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.42. AUTOWAVE Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTOWAVE Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円176.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円180.00. GuruFocus considers AUTOWAVE Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2666:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: 円180.00 vs. price of 円176.00 (2.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 59% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#55 of 506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2666 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AUTOWAVE Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies TSE:7137 TSE:8225 TSE:7640 TSE:7477 NGO:3346 TSE:9978 TSE:3177 TSE:9444 NGO:3032 TSE:3181 TSX:ATD CASY WSM DKS ULTA BBY TSCO SHSE:601888 ADX:ADNOCDIST TPE:3045

Address 1850 Miyanogi cho, Miyanogi, JPN, 263-0054

Website http://www.auto-wave.co.jp

AUTOWAVE Co Ltd is engaged in car supplies and car total maintenance service. The services offered by the company include inspection, tire, car navigation, battery maintenance, sheet metal repair, and auto wave card.

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