Placo Co (TSE:6347) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Above Median


TSE:6347 Placo Co Ltd TSE:6347
59 GF Score
Price 円258.00
GF Value 円189.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Placo Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Placo Co TSE:6347 +0.78% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:6347 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円189.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Industrial Products companies, Placo Co ranks worse than 80.17% 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. Placo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Placo Co Ltd is 0.76, which seems too high.

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

TSE:6347' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Placo Co was 0.76. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.26.

TSE:6347's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
80.17% of 1720 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:6347: 0.76

As of today (2026-07-12), the Dividend Yield % of Placo Co is 2.33%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Placo Co was 3.06%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 2.01%.

Placo Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6.00.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Placo Co was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 3.15% 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.

Placo Co (TSE:6347) 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.

Placo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Placo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Placo 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.

Placo Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Placo 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 0.31 0.41 0.00 0.00 0.73

Placo 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 0.00 0.00 3.29 0.00 0.46

TSE:6347 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Placo 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.

Placo Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Placo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Placo 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.

Placo 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 )
=6/ 8.208
=0.73

Placo 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 )
=6/ 13.165
=0.46

* 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 0.46 mean?
Placo Co (TSE:6347) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Placo Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Placo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1379 out of 1720 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Placo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Placo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.76. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Placo Co's value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1379 out of 1720 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Placo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Placo Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1379 out of 1720 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Placo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Placo Co's value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Placo Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Placo 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 0.37, based on 1,720 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. Placo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 24.3% 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 Placo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Placo Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Placo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co (TSE:6347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円189.30, compared to a current price of 円258.00 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 24.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Placo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円258.00 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円189.30. GuruFocus considers Placo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6347:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: 円189.30 vs. price of 円258.00 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1379 of 1720)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Placo Co Business Description

Address 550 Sasakubo Shinden, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 339 8558
Placo Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of the plastic processing machine and recycling equipment. The company offers products such as blown film forming machine, blow molding machine, recycling machine, inflation molding equipment, and others.
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