HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7686 HitoMile Co Ltd TSE:7686
73 GF Score
Price 円440.00
GF Value 円566.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HitoMile Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

HitoMile Co TSE:7686 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円566.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 178 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks better than 52.81% 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. HitoMile Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.

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

TSE:7686' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.49   Max: 9.05
Current: 0.36

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of HitoMile Co was 9.05. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.49.

TSE:7686's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
52.81% of 178 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs TSE:7686: 0.36

As of today (2026-08-31), the Dividend Yield % of HitoMile Co is 4.55%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of HitoMile Co was 4.89%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 2.29%.

HitoMile Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of HitoMile Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -72.80% per year. And the median was -7.70% 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.

HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) 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.

HitoMile Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

HitoMile Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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.

HitoMile Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

HitoMile Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.29 0.29 0.57 0.35

HitoMile 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 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 0.00 2.79 0.00 0.45 0.00

TSE:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.

HitoMile Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


TSE:7686
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HitoMile 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.

HitoMile 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 )
=20/ 58.045
=0.34

HitoMile 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 )
=10/ 22.196
=0.45

* 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 0.45 mean?
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, HitoMile Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #84 out of 178 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is HitoMile Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HitoMile Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 9.05. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. HitoMile Co's value of 0.45 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #84 out of 178 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #84 out of 178 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts HitoMile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. HitoMile Co's value of 0.45 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HitoMile Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 9.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.38, HitoMile 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 0.38, based on 178 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. HitoMile Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円566.00, compared to a current price of 円440.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 18.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.38. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円440.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円566.00. GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: 円566.00 vs. price of 円440.00 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#84 of 178)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HitoMile Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1, Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
73GF Score

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