I-plugTSE:4177 -1.35%88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:4177 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,677.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, I-plug ranks worse than 51.55% 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. I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4177'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of I-plug was 0.45. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.45.
TSE:4177's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 51.55% of 516
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs TSE:4177: 0.45
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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I-plug (TSE:4177) 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.
I-plug Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
I-plug Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for I-plug'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:4177 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, I-plug'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.
I-plug Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
I-plug'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.
I-plug (TSE:4177) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on I-plug and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, I-plug ranks #266 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
I-plug's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.45. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. I-plug's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, I-plug ranks #266 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, I-plug has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does I-plug's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, I-plug ranks #266 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places I-plug in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. I-plug's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, I-plug's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.44, I-plug 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 a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. I-plug's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 11.4% 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 I-plug 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. I-plug's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is I-plug stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-plug (TSE:4177) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,677.63, compared to a current price of 円1,535.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 11.4% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. I-plug's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 I-plug (TSE:4177), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 I-plug (TSE:4177) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-plug stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,535.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,677.63.
GuruFocus considers I-plug to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4177:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: 円1,677.63 vs. price of 円1,535.00 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Business Services median (#266 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4177 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
I-plug Inc provides a mechanism to expand the human resources who will bear the future and realizes personal growth and corporate development. It is mainly involved in the operation of the new graduate reverse recruitment site "OfferBox" series. The Company operates in a single segment, the HR platform business.
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