MAX Co (TSE:6454) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 383% Above Median

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TSE:6454 MAX Co Ltd TSE:6454
72 GF Score
Price 円1,712.00
GF Value 円1,102.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

MAX Co TSE:6454 -0.75% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 383% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:6454 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,102.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks worse than 62.99% 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. MAX Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22.

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

TSE:6454' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.5
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MAX Co was 0.50. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.46.

TSE:6454's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.99% of 1724 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:6454: 0.49

As of today (2026-07-20), the Dividend Yield % of MAX Co is 2.16%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MAX Co was 4.17%. The lowest was 1.63%. And the median was 2.78%.

MAX Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円37.00.

During the past 12 months, MAX Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MAX Co was 28.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.30% 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.

MAX Co (TSE:6454) 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.

MAX Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MAX Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX 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.

MAX Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MAX 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 0.50 0.48 0.45 0.48 0.49

MAX Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 2.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.22

TSE:6454 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.

MAX Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


TSE:6454
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MAX 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.

MAX 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 )
=37/ 75.885
=0.49

MAX 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 )
=37/ 16.64
=2.22

* 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 2.22 mean?
MAX Co (TSE:6454) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.22 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors. This is 383% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, MAX Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1086 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is MAX Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MAX Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.22 is 383% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.50. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. MAX Co's value of 2.22 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1086 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1086 out of 1724 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MAX Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. MAX Co's value of 2.22 is 500% above this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.37, MAX 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 1,724 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. MAX Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.22 is 500% 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 MAX 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. MAX Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.22, which is 383% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co (TSE:6454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,102.67, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.22, which is 383% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 500% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.22 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,102.67. GuruFocus considers MAX Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6454:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.22 (383% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: 円1,102.67 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Industrial Products median (#1086 of 1724)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MAX Co Business Description

Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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円1,712.00
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