Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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Sotoh Co Ltd TSE:3571

61 GF Score

Price 円721.00

GF Value 円742.87

Valuation Fairly Valued

4 Warning Signs

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What is Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sotoh Co TSE:3571 +0.42% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:3571 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円742.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sotoh Co ranks worse than 74.06% 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. Sotoh Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.66.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sotoh Co Ltd is 0.80, which seems too high.

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

TSE:3571' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 2.51 Max: 3.99
Current: 0.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sotoh Co was 3.99. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.51.

TSE:3571's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.06% of 424 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.425 vs TSE:3571: 0.80

As of today (2026-08-21), the Dividend Yield % of Sotoh Co is 5.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sotoh Co was 6.06%. The lowest was 1.73%. And the median was 3.44%.

Sotoh Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円27.00.

During the past 12 months, Sotoh Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sotoh Co was 30.50% per year. The lowest was -15.70% 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.

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Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) 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.

Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sotoh 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.

Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.69

2.51

1.02

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.00	6.76	0.00	1.66	0.00

Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sotoh 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.

Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sotoh Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Sotoh Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sotoh 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 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	42	/	41.18
	=	1.02

Sotoh 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 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	27	/	16.24
	=	1.66

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.66 mean?

Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.66 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sotoh Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Sotoh Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #314 out of 424 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.

Is Sotoh Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sotoh Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.66 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sotoh Co's value of 1.66 is 290.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #314 out of 424 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sotoh Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sotoh Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?

According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #314 out of 424 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sotoh Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sotoh Co's value of 1.66 is 290.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sotoh Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Sotoh 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 424 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. Sotoh Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.66 is 290.6% 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 Sotoh Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotoh Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.66, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sotoh Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円742.87, compared to a current price of 円721.00 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.66, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 290.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Sotoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.66 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円721.00 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円742.87. GuruFocus considers Sotoh Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3571:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.66 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: 円742.87 vs. price of 円721.00 (2.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 290.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#314 of 424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3571 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

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