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HitoMile CoTSE:7686 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks worse than 51.93% 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 0.26.
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: 0.38
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 worse than 51.93% of 181
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:7686: 0.38
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.
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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.
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.
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
* 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 (TSE:7686) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 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 47% below 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 #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is HitoMile Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HitoMile Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 47% below 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 0.37. HitoMile Co's value of 0.26 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 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 #94 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places HitoMile Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. HitoMile Co's value of 0.26 is 29.7% below 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 0.37, HitoMile Co has consistently been below 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. HitoMile Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 29.7% below 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 0.37 — 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 0.26, which is 47% below 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539.76, compared to a current price of 円417.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 29.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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417.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.76.
GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: 円539.76 vs. price of 円417.00 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#94 of 181)
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 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.
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