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LancersTSE:4484 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 335% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:4484 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円267.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Software companies, Lancers ranks better than 53.04% 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. Lancers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lancers's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4484'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.39
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lancers was 0.39. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.17.
TSE:4484's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 53.04% of 871
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:4484: 0.39
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Lancers (TSE:4484) 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.
Lancers Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lancers Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lancers'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:4484 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Lancers'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.
Lancers Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lancers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lancers'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.
Lancers'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.
Lancers (TSE:4484) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lancers and its competitors. This is 335% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Lancers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Lancers ranks #409 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Lancers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lancers' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 335% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.39. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Lancers' value of 0.74 is 80.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lancers ranks #409 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lancers has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lancers' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lancers ranks #409 out of 871 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Lancers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Lancers' value of 0.74 is 80.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lancers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Lancers 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 871 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. Lancers's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 80.5% 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 Lancers 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. Lancers's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 335% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lancers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancers (TSE:4484) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円267.89, compared to a current price of 円279.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 335% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 80.5% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Lancers' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Lancers (TSE:4484), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 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 Lancers (TSE:4484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円279.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円267.89.
GuruFocus considers Lancers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4484:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.74 (335% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: 円267.89 vs. price of 円279.00 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% above the Software median (#409 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lancers Inc is a freelance jobs information company based in Tokyo. The company has partnered with SAP Japan to offer a platform for freelancers to take advantage of companies that provide SAP-based working opportunities.
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