Three F Co (TSE:7544) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (As of Feb. 2026) — 97% Above Median

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TSE:7544 Three F Co Ltd TSE:7544
74 GF Score
Price 円560.00
GF Value 円478.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Three F Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Three F Co TSE:7544 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Feb. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:7544 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円478.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Three F Co ranks better than 51.38% 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. Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.63.

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

TSE:7544' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Three F Co was 0.36. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.32.

TSE:7544's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.38% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:7544: 0.36

As of today (2026-07-17), the Dividend Yield % of Three F Co is 3.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Three F Co was 3.56%. The lowest was 1.01%. And the median was 2.60%.

Three F Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円11.00.

During the past 12 months, Three F Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 80.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year. 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 Three F Co was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Three F Co (TSE:7544) 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.

Three F Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Three F Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Three F 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.

Three F Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Three F Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.35 0.29 0.36

Three F Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.36 0.24 0.35 0.21 0.63

TSE:7544 vs KR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Three F 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.

Three F Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7544
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Three F 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.

Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
=18/ 50.45
=0.36

Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=11/ 17.559
=0.63

* 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 0.63 mean?
Three F Co (TSE:7544) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Three F Co and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #88 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Three F Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Three F Co's value of 0.63 is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #88 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Three F Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Three F Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #88 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Three F Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Three F Co's value of 0.63 is 70.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Three F Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Three F 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. Three F Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 70.3% 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 Three F Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Three F Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Three F Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Three F Co (TSE:7544) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円478.93, compared to a current price of 円560.00 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 70.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Three F Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Three F Co (TSE:7544), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Feb. 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 Three F Co (TSE:7544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Three F Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円560.00 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円478.93. GuruFocus considers Three F Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7544:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (97% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: 円478.93 vs. price of 円560.00 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 70.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#88 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Three F Co Business Description

Address 17 Nihon-Ohdori, Naka-ku, Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama, JPN, 231-8507
Three F Co Ltd is engaged in the management of convenience and franchise stores. The company operates stores under the brand name Gooz across Japan which offers fast food such as bakery, box lunch, rice ball and beverages. Its product portfolio includes Yakitori, Chilled Bento, Mochi Potigo, Pork tangerue skewers, Chicken-nosed skewer, Char-grilled salt and skewers, Chicken Tsune, Black Mer Oil Fried Rice, Mozzarella with cream sauce Chicken lunch box, chicken fried chicken and vegetables with black vinegar sauce Lunchbox, Five kinds of cheese in hamburger lunch box, Beef Calbee Grilled Meat Packed Bento, Rice strawberry white chocolate, Mochi Potato Black Honey Kinako, Mustard, Rice cakey and cream Popular cookie.
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