Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 115% Above Median

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TSE:3176 Sanyo Trading Co Ltd TSE:3176
93 GF Score
Price 円826.00
GF Value 円738.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sanyo Trading Co TSE:3176 +2.48% 93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 50.53% 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. Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

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

TSE:3176' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sanyo Trading Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.27.

TSE:3176's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.53% of 95 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs TSE:3176: 0.41

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Sanyo Trading Co is 3.66%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sanyo Trading Co was 5.16%. The lowest was 2.00%. And the median was 3.41%.

Sanyo Trading Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15.00.

During the past 12 months, Sanyo Trading Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sanyo Trading Co was 25.10% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 13.60% 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.

Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) 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.

Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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.

Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sanyo Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 0.28 0.27 0.30 0.38

Sanyo Trading Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.53 0.00 2.41 0.00 0.58

TSE:3176 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading 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.

Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3176
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Sanyo Trading 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.

Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=28.5/ 74.764
=0.38

Sanyo Trading 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 )
=15/ 26.038
=0.58

* 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 0.58 mean?
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #47 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.41. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 0.58 is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #47 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #47 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 0.58 is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Sanyo Trading Co 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.41, based on 95 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 41.5% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 115% 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 Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.49, compared to a current price of 円826.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 41.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.41. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円826.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.49. GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (115% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: 円738.49 vs. price of 円826.00 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#47 of 95)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanyo Trading Co Business Description

Address Sanyo-Yasuda Building, 2-11, Kanda Nishiki-Cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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