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TO BooksTSE:500A -1.78%23 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Apr. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:500A with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 324 Media - Diversified companies, TO Books ranks better than 87.35% 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. TO Books's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for TO Books's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:500A'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of TO Books was 0.20. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.20.
TSE:500A's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.35% of 324
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs TSE:500A: 0.20
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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TO Books (TSE:500A) 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.
TO Books Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
TO Books Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TO Books'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.
TO Books Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
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TSE:500A vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, TO Books'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.
TO Books Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TO Books's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TO Books'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.
TO Books's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
TO Books (TSE:500A) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on TO Books and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, TO Books' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, TO Books ranks #41 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is TO Books' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
TO Books' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. TO Books' value of 0.38 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TO Books ranks #41 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TO Books has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TO Books' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TO Books ranks #41 out of 324 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places TO Books in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. TO Books' value of 0.38 is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, TO Books' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.50, TO Books 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 324 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. TO Books's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 24% 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 TO Books and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TO Books's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TO Books stock overvalued right now?
TO Books (TSE:500A) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 24% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. TO Books' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign 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 TO Books (TSE:500A), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Apr. 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.
TO Books Inc operates a content production business focused on the planning and editing of light novels and comics, with activities extending to animation, stage productions, and related merchandise.
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