Fukoku Co (TSE:5185) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 144% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:5185 Fukoku Co Ltd TSE:5185
69 GF Score
Price 円1,844.00
GF Value 円1,852.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Fukoku Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Fukoku Co TSE:5185 -0.43% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:5185 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,852.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fukoku Co ranks worse than 83.76% 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. Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Fukoku Co Ltd is 0.81, which seems too high.

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

TSE:5185' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.81
Current: 0.81


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fukoku Co was 0.81. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.36.

TSE:5185's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.76% of 776 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.355 vs TSE:5185: 0.81

As of today (2026-07-20), the Dividend Yield % of Fukoku Co is 4.61%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fukoku Co was 5.37%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 2.89%.

Fukoku Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円42.50.

During the past 12 months, Fukoku Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fukoku Co was 81.70% 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.

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.


Fukoku Co (TSE:5185) 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.


Fukoku Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Fukoku Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Fukoku 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.

Fukoku Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Fukoku Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.48 0.32 0.36 0.81

Fukoku Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.42 0.31 0.75 0.88

TSE:5185 vs ORLY, AZO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Fukoku 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.


Fukoku Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:5185
69GF Score
Fukoku Co Ltd TSE:5185
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Fukoku Co 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.

Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=85/ 105.298
=0.81

Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=42.5/ 48.367
=0.88

* 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 0.88 mean?
Fukoku Co (TSE:5185) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fukoku Co and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Fukoku Co ranks #650 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fukoku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Fukoku Co's value of 0.88 is 147.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fukoku Co ranks #650 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fukoku Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fukoku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fukoku Co ranks #650 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fukoku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Fukoku Co's value of 0.88 is 147.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fukoku Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Fukoku Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 776 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. Fukoku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 147.9% 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 Fukoku Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fukoku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fukoku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukoku Co (TSE:5185) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,852.98, compared to a current price of 円1,844.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 147.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Fukoku Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Fukoku Co (TSE:5185), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 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 Fukoku Co (TSE:5185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukoku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,844.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,852.98. GuruFocus considers Fukoku Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5185:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (144% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: 円1,852.98 vs. price of 円1,844.00 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 147.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#650 of 776)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fukoku Co Business Description

Address 11-2 Shintoshin Land, Saitama-shi, Akushisu Town 24F Chou-ku, Saitama, JPN, 3306024
Fukoku Co Ltd operates in the rubber industry. The company manufactures automotive wiper blade rubber, seals to protect against gas and liquid leaks, anti-vibration products, and ultrasonic motors.
69GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:5185

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円1,844.00
Price
円1,852.98
GF Value