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Shuei Yobiko CoTSE:4678 -0.31%49 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:4678 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円29.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 105 Education companies, Shuei Yobiko Co ranks better than 79.05% 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. Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4678'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.25 Max: 14.48
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shuei Yobiko Co was 14.48. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.25.
TSE:4678's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 79.05% of 105
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs TSE:4678: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shuei Yobiko Co was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shuei Yobiko Co (TSE:4678) 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.
Shuei Yobiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shuei Yobiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shuei Yobiko Co'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:4678 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shuei Yobiko 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.
Shuei Yobiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shuei Yobiko Co'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.
Shuei Yobiko Co'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.
Shuei Yobiko Co (TSE:4678) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shuei Yobiko Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 14.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Shuei Yobiko Co ranks #22 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shuei Yobiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 14.48. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Shuei Yobiko Co's value of 0.11 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shuei Yobiko Co ranks #22 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shuei Yobiko Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shuei Yobiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shuei Yobiko Co ranks #22 out of 105 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shuei Yobiko Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Shuei Yobiko Co's value of 0.11 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shuei Yobiko Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 14.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Shuei Yobiko 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 0.49, based on 105 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. Shuei Yobiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 77.6% 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 Shuei Yobiko Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shuei Yobiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shuei Yobiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuei Yobiko Co (TSE:4678) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円29.53, compared to a current price of 円322.00 — trading 990.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 77.6% below the Education industry median of 0.49. Shuei Yobiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Shuei Yobiko Co (TSE:4678), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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 Shuei Yobiko Co (TSE:4678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuei Yobiko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円322.00 is trading 990.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円29.53.
GuruFocus considers Shuei Yobiko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4678:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円29.53 vs. price of 円322.00 (990.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% below the Education median (#22 of 105)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shuei Yobiko Co Ltd provides educational guidance and offers elementary and junior high school services in Japan. It also distributes educational video animation content, and manages study and preparatory schools.
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