Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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TSE:2816 Daisho Co Ltd TSE:2816
53 GF Score
Price 円1,408.00
GF Value 円1,543.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Daisho Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Daisho Co TSE:2816 -0.14% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:2816 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,543.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisho Co ranks worse than 51.93% 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. Daisho Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

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

TSE:2816' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.38


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Daisho Co was 0.59. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.41.

TSE:2816's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.93% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:2816: 0.38

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Daisho Co is 1.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Daisho Co was 1.69%. The lowest was 1.22%. And the median was 1.32%.

Daisho Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9.00.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Daisho Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.


Daisho Co (TSE:2816) 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.


Daisho Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Daisho Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daisho 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.

Daisho Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Daisho Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.57 0.29 0.36 0.38

Daisho 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 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 0.22 0.31 0.42 0.64 0.27

TSE:2816 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisho 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.


Daisho Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


TSE:2816
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Daisho 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.

Daisho 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 )
=18/ 46.937
=0.38

Daisho 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 )
=9/ 32.823
=0.27

* 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 0.27 mean?
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Daisho Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Daisho Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Daisho Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Daisho Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.59. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Daisho Co's value of 0.27 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisho Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisho Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #94 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Daisho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Daisho Co's value of 0.27 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Daisho Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Daisho 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. Daisho Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 27% 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 Daisho 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. Daisho Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co (TSE:2816) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,543.33, compared to a current price of 円1,408.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 27% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Daisho Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,408.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,543.33. GuruFocus considers Daisho Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2816:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: 円1,543.33 vs. price of 円1,408.00 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27% below the Retail - Defensive median (#94 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daisho Co Business Description

Address 1-17-3, Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0014
Daisho Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of dipping sauce, soup and seasoning powder ingredients. The company's products are divided into Retail products and Foodservice products. Retail products consist of green vegetable juice, meat, salt and pepper, and others, and Foodservice products comprise of Chubo-Ou Karaage mix, Yakiniku Dori Garlic and Soy, and others.
53GF Score

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