Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 -6.13%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks better than 56.8% 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.36
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nihon Knowledge Co was 0.36. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.24.
TSE:5252's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 56.8% of 868
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs TSE:5252: 0.36
During the past 12 months, Nihon Knowledge Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Knowledge Co was 11.90% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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:5252 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #375 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.36. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 0.29 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #375 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #375 out of 868 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Nihon Knowledge Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 0.29 is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nihon Knowledge 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 a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 868 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 28.4% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.58, compared to a current price of 円765.00 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 28.4% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円765.00 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.58.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: 円544.58 vs. price of 円765.00 (40.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Software median (#375 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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