Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2025)

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TSE:3641 Papyless Co Ltd TSE:3641
66 GF Score
Price 円959.00
GF Value 円805.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Papyless Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Papyless Co TSE:3641 +1.80% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks worse than 76.62% 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. Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Papyless Co Ltd is 0.92, which seems too high.

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

TSE:3641' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.1   Max: 0.92
Current: 0.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Papyless Co was 0.92. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.10.

TSE:3641's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.62% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs TSE:3641: 0.92

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Papyless Co is 1.06%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Papyless Co was 1.20%. The lowest was 0.11%. And the median was 0.63%.

Papyless Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円0.00.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Papyless Co was 100.00% 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.

Papyless Co (TSE:3641) 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.

Papyless Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Papyless Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papyless 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.

Papyless Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Papyless Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.13 0.14 0.36 0.00

Papyless Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.00 0.57 0.00 2.92 0.00

TSE:3641 vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.

Papyless Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3641
66GF Score
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Papyless 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.

Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2025 )
=10/ -17.924
=N/A

Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=0/ 7.479
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #249 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Papyless Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.92. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #249 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #249 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Papyless Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, Papyless Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.92 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.67, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.67. GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: 円805.67 vs. price of 円959.00 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Papyless Co Business Description

Address 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
66GF Score

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