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Asahi Printing CoTSE:3951 -0.91%66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円978.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Packaging & Containers companies, Asahi Printing Co ranks worse than 73.93% 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. Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3951'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Asahi Printing Co was 0.65. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.37.
TSE:3951's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.93% of 211
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSE:3951: 0.65
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Asahi Printing Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) 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.
Asahi Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Asahi Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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:3951 vs SW, PKG, IP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.65. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Asahi Printing Co's value of 0.75 is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Asahi Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Asahi Printing Co's value of 0.75 is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Printing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Asahi Printing 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 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. Asahi Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 92.3% 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 Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円978.66, compared to a current price of 円867.00 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 92.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円867.00 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円978.66.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (103% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: 円978.66 vs. price of 円867.00 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#156 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
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