PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Above Median

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TSE:7646 PLANT Co Ltd TSE:7646
69 GF Score
Price 円1,788.00
GF Value 円1,683.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PLANT Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

PLANT Co TSE:7646 -0.06% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,683.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks worse than 62.22% 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. PLANT Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

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

TSE:7646' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PLANT Co was 0.46. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.22.

TSE:7646's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.22% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:7646: 0.46

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of PLANT Co is 4.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of PLANT Co was 12.05%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 3.13%.

PLANT Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40.00.

During the past 12 months, PLANT Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 74.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of PLANT Co was 120.10% per year. The lowest was -57.80% per year. And the median was 8.20% 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.

PLANT Co (TSE:7646) 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.

PLANT Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

PLANT Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLANT 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.

PLANT Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

PLANT Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.38

PLANT 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 0.17 0.38 0.28 0.51 0.42

TSE:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.

PLANT Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


TSE:7646
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PLANT 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.

PLANT Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=75/ 197.413
=0.38

PLANT 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 )
=40/ 94.9
=0.42

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, PLANT Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #112 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is PLANT Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PLANT Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.46. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. PLANT Co's value of 0.42 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #112 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #112 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places PLANT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. PLANT Co's value of 0.42 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PLANT Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.37, PLANT 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 180 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. PLANT Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 13.5% 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 PLANT 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. PLANT Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,683.67, compared to a current price of 円1,788.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 13.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,788.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,683.67. GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (91% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: 円1,683.67 vs. price of 円1,788.00 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#112 of 180)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PLANT Co Business Description

Address 15-8-1 Shimosho, Sakai-cho, Fukui Prefecture, Sakai, JPN, 919-0521
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
69GF Score

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