Watami CoTSE:7522 +0.43%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,080.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Restaurants companies, Watami Co ranks better than 96.99% 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. Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7522'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Watami Co was 0.34. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.11.
TSE:7522's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.99% of 166
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSE:7522: 0.09
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Watami Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) 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.
Watami Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Watami Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watami 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:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.
Watami Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Watami 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.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #5 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Watami Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.34. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Watami Co's value of 0.66 is 69.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #5 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #5 out of 166 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Watami Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Watami Co's value of 0.66 is 69.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Watami Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Watami 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 Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 166 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. Watami Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 is 69.2% 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 Watami Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watami Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,080.37, compared to a current price of 円931.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 69.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円931.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,080.37.
GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.66 (500% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: 円1,080.37 vs. price of 円931.00 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% above the Restaurants median (#5 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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