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Meiji Machine CoTSE:6334 -0.20%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:6334 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円364.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,728 Industrial Products companies, Meiji Machine Co ranks worse than 57870.31% 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. Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Meiji Machine Co was 2.54. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.30.
TSE:6334's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Meiji Machine Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) 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.
Meiji Machine Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Meiji Machine Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiji Machine 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:6334 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meiji Machine 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.
Meiji Machine Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Meiji Machine 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.
Meiji Machine 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.
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Meiji Machine Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 2.54. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Meiji Machine Co's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meiji Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Machine Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Meiji Machine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Meiji Machine Co's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Machine Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Meiji Machine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.36, based on 1,728 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. Meiji Machine Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 13.9% 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 Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Meiji Machine Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円364.81, compared to a current price of 円494.00 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 13.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.36. Meiji Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円494.00 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円364.81.
GuruFocus considers Meiji Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6334:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: 円364.81 vs. price of 円494.00 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 1728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiji Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of machinery used in the food industry, particularly in flour milling and feed manufacturing, and on plant engineering for the construction of food factories and other facilities. Its products include selection machine, crushing machine, classification machine, air machine, mixing machine, and other machines.
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