CEL (TSE:5078) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.74 (As of Feb. 2026) — 124% Above Median

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TSE:5078 CEL Corp TSE:5078
64 GF Score
Price 円4,750.00
GF Value 円3,732.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CEL Dividend Payout Ratio?

CEL TSE:5078 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Feb. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:5078 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,732.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Real Estate companies, CEL ranks better than 57.73% 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. CEL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.74.

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

TSE:5078' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.35

During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CEL was 0.46. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:5078's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
57.73% of 705 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs TSE:5078: 0.35

As of today (2026-08-02), the Dividend Yield % of CEL is 2.84%.

During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CEL was 4.65%. The lowest was 1.82%. And the median was 2.78%.

CEL's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円135.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CEL was 19.10% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 14.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

CEL (TSE:5078) 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.

CEL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

CEL Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEL'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.

CEL Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CEL Annual Data
Trend Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.46 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.36

CEL Semi-Annual Data
Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.00 0.74 0.00 0.74

TSE:5078 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CEL'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.

CEL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CEL's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:5078
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CEL Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

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

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
=135/ 375.556
=0.36

CEL'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 )
=135/ 183.522
=0.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 mean?
CEL (TSE:5078) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CEL and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, CEL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #298 out of 705 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is CEL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.46. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. CEL's value of 0.74 is 85% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEL ranks #298 out of 705 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CEL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #298 out of 705 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts CEL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. CEL's value of 0.74 is 85% above this benchmark. Historically, CEL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.40, CEL 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.40, based on 705 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. CEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 85% 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 CEL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL (TSE:5078) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,732.95, compared to a current price of 円4,750.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 85% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.40. CEL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 CEL (TSE:5078), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 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 CEL (TSE:5078) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,750.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,732.95. GuruFocus considers CEL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5078:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.74 (124% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円3,732.95 vs. price of 円4,750.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85% above the Real Estate median (#298 of 705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CEL Business Description

Address 7-1 Kyobashi 3-chome, 5th Floor, Sogokan 110 Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
CEL Corp is engaged in the rental housing business that provides apartment management proposals, apartment designs and apartment construction management services, rental housing development business, rental management business entrusted with apartment management, and Renovation business.
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