Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (As of Feb. 2026) — 55% Below Median

What is Meiko Network Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Meiko Network Japan Co TSE:4668 -0.14% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Feb. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4668 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円829.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 107 Education companies, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks worse than 62.62% 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.37.

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

TSE:4668' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.59
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Meiko Network Japan Co was 1.59. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.82.

TSE:4668's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.62% of 107 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.48 vs TSE:4668: 0.60

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Meiko Network Japan Co is 4.02%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Meiko Network Japan Co was 5.60%. The lowest was 2.30%. And the median was 3.43%.

Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14.00.

During the past 12 months, Meiko Network Japan Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Meiko Network Japan Co was 46.50% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) 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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Meiko Network Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Meiko Network Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Meiko Network Japan Co Annual Data

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0.55

Meiko Network Japan Co Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.60	2.22	0.33	1.58	0.37

TSE:4668 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Meiko Network Japan Co'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.

Meiko Network Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Meiko Network Japan Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Meiko Network Japan Co'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 )
	=	27	/	49.15
	=	0.55

Meiko Network Japan Co'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 )
	=	14	/	38.19
	=	0.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 mean?

Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #67 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.

Is Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Meiko Network Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.59. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 0.37 is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #67 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Network Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Meiko Network Japan Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?

According to the Education industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #67 out of 107 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Meiko Network Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 0.37 is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Network Japan Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Meiko Network Japan Co 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 an Education company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.48, based on 107 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 22.9% 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 Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Meiko Network Japan Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円829.03, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 22.9% below the Education industry median of 0.48. Meiko Network Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円829.03. GuruFocus considers Meiko Network Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4668:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: 円829.03 vs. price of 円697.00 (15.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Education median (#67 of 107)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meiko Network Japan Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies TSE:7030 TSE:2415 TSE:2152 TSE:9256 TSE:5869 TSE:9560 TSE:9769 TSE:2179 TSE:2464 TSE:7353 EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI

Address 7-20-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, 29th Floor/30th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Nishi-Shinjuku Building, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023

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

Meiko Network Japan Co Ltd provides educational services. The company's business is divided into Meiko Gijuku Business Activities which operates schools for children of all ages from elementary school to university entrance examination. Medical Cram School Business Activities include a school for medicine-related university entrance examination, and Other Business Activities comprises of Soccer schools for preschool children elementary and junior high school students, individual tutoring cram schools, extended-hours cram schools, and others.

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