HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.74 (As of Feb. 2026) — 867% Above Median


TSE:4433 HITO-Communications Holdings Inc TSE:4433
64 GF Score
Price 円871.00
GF Value 円1,064.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HITO-Communications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

HITO-Communications Holdings TSE:4433 +0.46% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.74 as of Feb. 2026, which is 867% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:4433 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,064.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Business Services companies, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks worse than 81.17% 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.74.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is 0.78, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4433' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.18   Max: 3.96
Current: 0.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of HITO-Communications Holdings was 3.96. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.18.

TSE:4433's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.17% of 515 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:4433: 0.78

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of HITO-Communications Holdings is 4.25%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of HITO-Communications Holdings was 4.44%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 1.33%.

HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18.00.

During the past 12 months, HITO-Communications Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of HITO-Communications Holdings was 21.60% per year. The lowest was 4.90% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) 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.

HITO-Communications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

HITO-Communications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HITO-Communications Holdings'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.

HITO-Communications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.16 0.24 3.96 0.55

HITO-Communications Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 0.00 0.60 0.51 1.74

TSE:4433 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HITO-Communications Holdings'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.

HITO-Communications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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HITO-Communications Holdings 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.

HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=37/ 67.23
=0.55

HITO-Communications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=18/ 10.332
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.74 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 867% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, HITO-Communications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #418 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.74 is 867% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 3.96. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 1.74 is 295.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #418 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #418 out of 515 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places HITO-Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 1.74 is 295.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HITO-Communications Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.44, HITO-Communications Holdings 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 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.74 is 295.5% 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 HITO-Communications Holdings 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.74, which is 867% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,064.45, compared to a current price of 円871.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.74, which is 867% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 295.5% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.74 as of Feb. 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円871.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,064.45. GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.74 (867% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: 円1,064.45 vs. price of 円871.00 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 295.5% above the Business Services median (#418 of 515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HITO-Communications Holdings Business Description

Address 1-9-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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