Seed Co (TSE:7743) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 381% Above Median

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TSE:7743 Seed Co Ltd TSE:7743
70 GF Score
Price 円535.00
GF Value 円543.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Seed Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Seed Co TSE:7743 -0.37% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 381% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:7743 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円543.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Seed Co ranks better than 50.54% 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. Seed Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.

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

TSE:7743' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.31   Max: 3.64
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seed Co was 3.64. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.31.

TSE:7743's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.54% of 279 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs TSE:7743: 0.42

As of today (2026-07-31), the Dividend Yield % of Seed Co is 2.79%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Seed Co was 3.42%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 1.72%.

Seed Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seed Co was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% 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.

Seed Co (TSE:7743) 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.

Seed Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Seed Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seed 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.

Seed Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Seed Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 3.64 0.20 0.43 0.42

Seed 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 0.35 0.00 0.87 0.00 1.49

TSE:7743 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Seed 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.

Seed Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Seed Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Seed 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.

Seed 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 )
=15/ 35.45
=0.42

Seed 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 )
=15/ 10.053
=1.49

* 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 1.49 mean?
Seed Co (TSE:7743) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Seed Co and its competitors. This is 381% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Seed Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #138 out of 279 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Seed Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seed Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 is 381% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 3.64. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Seed Co's value of 1.49 is 254.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #138 out of 279 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seed Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #138 out of 279 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Seed Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Seed Co's value of 1.49 is 254.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seed Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Seed 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 279 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. Seed Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.49 is 254.8% 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 Seed Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seed Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49, which is 381% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co (TSE:7743) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円543.95, compared to a current price of 円535.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49, which is 381% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 254.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.49 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円535.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円543.95. GuruFocus considers Seed Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7743:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.49 (381% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: 円543.95 vs. price of 円535.00 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#138 of 279)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7743 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Seed Co Business Description

Address 2-40-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-8402
Seed Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sells of contact lenses, glasses frames, and other eye care products in Japan. Its main products include SEED 1dayPure daily disposable lenses, SEED Fine disposable lenses, SEED S-1 high oxygen permeability hard contact lenses.
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