BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Feb. 2026) — 89% Above Median


TSE:3048 BIC Camera Inc TSE:3048
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Price 円1,636.00
GF Value 円1,707.31
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What is BIC Camera Dividend Payout Ratio?

BIC Camera TSE:3048 +0.12% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Feb. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:3048 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,707.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks better than 58.46% 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. BIC Camera's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.51.

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

TSE:3048' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.38
Current: 0.36


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BIC Camera was 0.38. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.27.

TSE:3048's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
58.46% of 508 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.415 vs TSE:3048: 0.36

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of BIC Camera is 2.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BIC Camera was 2.85%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 1.36%.

BIC Camera's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円20.00.

During the past 12 months, BIC Camera's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 39.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BIC Camera was 39.80% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 4.25% 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.


BIC Camera (TSE:3048) 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.


BIC Camera Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


BIC Camera Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.

BIC Camera Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BIC Camera Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.28 0.34 0.35 0.38

BIC Camera Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 0.49 0.00 1.15 0.00 0.51

TSE:3048 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.


BIC Camera Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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BIC Camera 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.

BIC Camera's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=41/ 108.6
=0.38

BIC Camera'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 )
=20/ 39.44
=0.51

* 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 0.51 mean?
BIC Camera (TSE:3048) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BIC Camera and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #211 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is BIC Camera's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BIC Camera's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. BIC Camera's value of 0.51 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #211 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #211 out of 508 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts BIC Camera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. BIC Camera's value of 0.51 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.42, BIC Camera 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 508 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. BIC Camera's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 22.9% 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 BIC Camera 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. BIC Camera's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera (TSE:3048) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,707.31, compared to a current price of 円1,636.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 22.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.42. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,636.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,707.31. GuruFocus considers BIC Camera to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3048:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: 円1,707.31 vs. price of 円1,636.00 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#211 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3048 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BIC Camera Business Description

Address 3-23-23, Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.
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