Global Information (TSE:4171) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:4171 Global Information Inc TSE:4171
79 GF Score
Price 円1,662.00
GF Value 円1,247.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Global Information Dividend Payout Ratio?

Global Information TSE:4171 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4171 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,247.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Business Services companies, Global Information ranks worse than 84.85% 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. Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 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 Global Information Inc is 0.90, which seems too high.

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

TSE:4171' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.36   Max: 1.21
Current: 0.9

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Global Information was 1.21. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.36.

TSE:4171's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.85% of 515 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:4171: 0.90

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Global Information is 3.61%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Global Information was 4.47%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 2.24%.

Global Information's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0.00.

During the past 12 months, Global Information's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Global Information was 41.20% per year. The lowest was -30.90% per year. And the median was 16.40% 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.

Global Information (TSE:4171) 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.

Global Information Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Global Information Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Information'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.

Global Information Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Global Information Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio
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Global Information Quarterly Data
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TSE:4171 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.

Global Information Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Global Information 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.

Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=60/ 78.13
=0.77

Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0/ 0
=N/A

* 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?
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Global Information and its competitors. Over the past decade, Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #437 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Global Information's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.21. Based on the distribution chart, Global Information ranks #437 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #437 out of 515 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Global Information in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Global Information's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.21 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 515 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 Global Information and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information'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 Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.80, compared to a current price of 円1,662.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,662.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.80. GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: 円1,247.80 vs. price of 円1,662.00 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Information Business Description

Address 2-3 Manpukuji 1-chome, Aso-ku, 7th Floor, Ursis Building, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki, JPN, 215-0004
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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