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Nippon Souken CoTSE:5840 11 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Nov. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:5840 with a GF Score™ of 11/100. Among 335 Insurance companies, Nippon Souken Co ranks better than 75.22% 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. Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5840'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.21
Current: 0.21
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nippon Souken Co was 0.21. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.21.
TSE:5840's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.22% of 335
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs TSE:5840: 0.21
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Nippon Souken Co (TSE:5840) 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.
Nippon Souken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Souken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Souken 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:5840 vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Nippon Souken 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.
Nippon Souken Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Nippon Souken 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.
Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Nippon Souken Co (TSE:5840) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nippon Souken Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Souken Co ranks #83 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nippon Souken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.21. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Nippon Souken Co's value of 0.27 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Souken Co ranks #83 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Souken Co has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Souken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Nippon Souken Co ranks #83 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nippon Souken Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Nippon Souken Co's value of 0.27 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Souken Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Nippon Souken 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 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. Nippon Souken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 28.9% 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 Nippon Souken Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Souken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Souken Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Souken Co (TSE:5840) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 28.9% below the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Nippon Souken Co's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Nippon Souken Co (TSE:5840), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Nov. 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.
Nippon Souken Co Ltd is an insurance broker authorized by the Financial Services Agency to perform its functions in risk and insurance sector. The company provides a one-stop solution to the problems faced by insurance representatives.
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