BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (As of Dec. 2025) — 107% Above Median


TSE:4398 BroadBand Security Inc TSE:4398
77 GF Score
Price 円1,240.00
GF Value 円1,513.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is BroadBand Security Dividend Payout Ratio?

BroadBand Security TSE:4398 -0.08% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:4398 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,513.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Software companies, BroadBand Security ranks worse than 51.15% 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. BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.31.

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

TSE:4398' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.42

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BroadBand Security was 0.47. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.15.

TSE:4398's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.15% of 870 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs TSE:4398: 0.42

As of today (2026-07-11), the Dividend Yield % of BroadBand Security is 1.29%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BroadBand Security was 1.30%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 0.71%.

BroadBand Security's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円8.00.

During the past 12 months, BroadBand Security's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 80.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BroadBand Security was 14.50% 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.

BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) 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.

BroadBand Security Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BroadBand Security Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BroadBand Security'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.

BroadBand Security Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BroadBand Security Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.13 0.11 0.10 0.47

BroadBand Security Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.08 0.12 0.32 0.60 0.31

TSE:4398 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, BroadBand Security'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.

BroadBand Security Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BroadBand Security 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.

BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=15/ 32.203
=0.47

BroadBand Security'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 )
=8/ 25.847
=0.31

* 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 0.31 mean?
BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BroadBand Security and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #445 out of 870 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BroadBand Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.47. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. BroadBand Security's value of 0.31 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #445 out of 870 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BroadBand Security has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BroadBand Security's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #445 out of 870 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BroadBand Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. BroadBand Security's value of 0.31 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BroadBand Security's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.41, BroadBand Security 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 870 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. BroadBand Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 23.5% 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 BroadBand Security and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BroadBand Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BroadBand Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,513.07, compared to a current price of 円1,240.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 23.5% below the Software industry median of 0.41. BroadBand Security's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 BroadBand Security (TSE:4398), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 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 BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BroadBand Security stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,240.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,513.07. GuruFocus considers BroadBand Security to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4398:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (107% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,513.07 vs. price of 円1,240.00 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.5% below the Software median (#445 of 870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BroadBand Security Business Description

Address 8-5-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
BroadBand Security Inc provides information technology services. The company's services include security consulting, security audit, education/information services, security certificate acquisition, vulnerability diagnosis, managed security service, and secure mail.
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