Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 152% Above Median

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Sun Life Holding Co Ltd TSE:7040

79 GF Score

Price 円973.00

GF Value 円1,005.70

Valuation Fairly Valued

3 Warning Signs

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What is Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sun Life Holding Co TSE:7040 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:7040 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,005.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 38 Personal Services companies, Sun Life Holding Co ranks better than 68.42% 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. Sun Life Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

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

TSE:7040' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.23 Max: 1.43
Current: 0.31

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sun Life Holding Co was 1.43. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.23.

TSE:7040's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
68.42% of 38 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs TSE:7040: 0.31

As of today (2026-08-31), the Dividend Yield % of Sun Life Holding Co is 3.49%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sun Life Holding Co was 4.51%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 3.53%.

Sun Life Holding Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18.00.

During the past 12 months, Sun Life Holding Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sun Life Holding Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 1.00% 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.

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Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) 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.

Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Life Holding 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.

Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sun Life Holding Co Annual Data

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0.41

0.21

0.23

0.28

Sun Life Holding Co Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26	Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.00	0.55	0.00	0.58	0.00

TSE:7040 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Sun Life Holding 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.

Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun Life Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Sun Life Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sun Life Holding 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 )
	=	34	/	119.718
	=	0.28

Sun Life Holding 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 )
	=	18	/	31.028
	=	0.58

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 mean?

Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Sun Life Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #12 out of 38 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.

Is Sun Life Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sun Life Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.43. The Personal Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Sun Life Holding Co's value of 0.58 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #12 out of 38 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Life Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sun Life Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ROL and SCI?

According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #12 out of 38 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sun Life Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Sun Life Holding Co's value of 0.58 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun Life Holding Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Sun Life Holding 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 Personal Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Personal Services companies is 0.49, based on 38 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. Sun Life Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 18.4% 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 Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Life Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sun Life Holding Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,005.70, compared to a current price of 円973.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 18.4% above the Personal Services industry median of 0.49. Sun Life Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円973.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,005.70. GuruFocus considers Sun Life Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7040:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (152% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: 円1,005.70 vs. price of 円973.00 (3.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Personal Services median (#12 of 38)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

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