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Nova System CoTSE:5257 -0.36%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:5257 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,155.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Software companies, Nova System Co ranks worse than 69% 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. Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5257'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.6 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.6
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nova System Co was 0.60. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.60.
TSE:5257's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 69% of 871
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:5257: 0.60
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Nova System Co (TSE:5257) 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.
Nova System Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nova System Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova System 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:5257 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nova System 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.
Nova System Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova System 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.
Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Nova System Co (TSE:5257) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nova System Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #601 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nova System Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.60. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nova System Co's value of 0.83 is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #601 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova System Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova System Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #601 out of 871 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nova System Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nova System Co's value of 0.83 is 102.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nova System Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nova System 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 871 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. Nova System Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 102.4% 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 Nova System 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. Nova System Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co (TSE:5257) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,155.00, compared to a current price of 円2,492.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 102.4% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Nova System Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,492.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,155.00.
GuruFocus considers Nova System Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5257:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: 円3,155.00 vs. price of 円2,492.00 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.4% above the Software median (#601 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova System Co Ltd is involved in the system integration business mainly for the financial and insurance industry, medical care and cloud service business. The Company's business is a single segment of software development business, and the services it provides are system integration and cloud services.
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