CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 +1.01%88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,145.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks worse than 64.71% 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. CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CRI Middleware Co was 0.53. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.31.
TSE:3698's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.71% of 153
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:3698: 0.53
During the past 12 months, CRI Middleware Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 90.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #99 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is near median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.53. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. CRI Middleware Co's value of 0.31 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #99 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #99 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CRI Middleware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. CRI Middleware Co's value of 0.31 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.37, CRI Middleware 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 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. CRI Middleware Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 16.2% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media 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. CRI Middleware Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,145.47, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 16.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,202.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,145.47.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (near median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: 円1,145.47 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% below the Interactive Media median (#99 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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