Halows Co (TSE:2742) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Feb. 2026) — 114% Above Median

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Halows Co Ltd TSE:2742

72 GF Score

Price 円3,695.00

GF Value 円5,053.57

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

2 Warning Signs

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What is Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Halows Co TSE:2742 -0.14% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Feb. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,053.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Halows Co ranks better than 86.74% 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. Halows Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.30.

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

TSE:2742' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Halows Co was 0.17. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.14.

TSE:2742's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
86.74% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:2742: 0.17

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of Halows Co is 1.89%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Halows Co was 1.95%. The lowest was 0.67%. And the median was 1.07%.

Halows Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円36.00.

During the past 12 months, Halows Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Halows Co was 20.50% per year. The lowest was 8.40% per year. And the median was 12.60% 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.

Halows Co (TSE:2742) 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.

Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halows 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.

Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Halows Co Annual Data

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TSE:2742 vs KR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.

Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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

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72GF Score

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Halows Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Halows Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
	=	70	/	417.543
	=	0.17

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

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	36	/	120.893
	=	0.30

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 mean?

Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Halows Co and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Halows Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #24 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.

Is Halows Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Halows Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Halows Co's value of 0.30 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #24 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Halows Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #24 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Halows Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Halows Co's value of 0.30 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Halows Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Halows 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 - Defensive company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. Halows Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 18.9% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% 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 Halows Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,053.57, compared to a current price of 円3,695.00 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 18.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Feb. 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,695.00 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,053.57. GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: 円5,053.57 vs. price of 円3,695.00 (26.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#24 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Halows Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

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Address 3270 Hayashima, Hayashima-cho, Tsukubo-gun, Okayama, JPN, 701-0393

Website http://www.halows.com

Halows Co Ltd operates food supermarket chain stores in Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures. Its stores are open 24 hours a day.

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