SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

SOFT99 TSE:4464 63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,576.32 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 907 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 57.11% 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. SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4464' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SOFT99 was 0.36. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.29.

TSE:4464's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
57.11% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4464: 0.32

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of SOFT99 is 1.30%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SOFT99 was 3.31%. The lowest was 1.05%. And the median was 2.41%.

SOFT99's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円23.50.

During the past 12 months, SOFT99's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SOFT99 was 30.30% per year. The lowest was -6.30% per year. And the median was 7.80% 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.

SOFT99 (TSE:4464) 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.

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SOFT99 Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

SOFT99 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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TSE:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.

SOFT99 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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SOFT99 Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	47	/	148.372
	=	0.32

SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	23.5	/	82.153
	=	0.29

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 mean?

SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SOFT99 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #389 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.

Is SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

SOFT99's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.36. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. SOFT99's value of 0.29 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #389 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does SOFT99's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #389 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts SOFT99 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. SOFT99's value of 0.29 is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, SOFT99's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.36, SOFT99 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 Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. SOFT99's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 19.4% 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFT99's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,576.32, compared to a current price of 円3,605.00 — trading 128.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 19.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,605.00 is trading 128.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,576.32. GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: 円1,576.32 vs. price of 円3,605.00 (128.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 63/100
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Chemicals median (#389 of 907)

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SOFT99 Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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Address 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-0012

Website http://www.soft99.co.jp

SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.

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