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Sougou Shouken CoTSE:7850 +0.99%53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 as of Jan. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:7850 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円899.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Business Services companies, Sougou Shouken Co ranks better than 52.17% 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. Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7850'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.27 Max: 9.44
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sougou Shouken Co was 9.44. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.27.
TSE:7850's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 52.17% of 529
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs TSE:7850: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sougou Shouken Co was 28.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) 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.
Sougou Shouken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sougou Shouken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sougou Shouken 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:7850 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sougou Shouken 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.
Sougou Shouken Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sougou Shouken 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.
Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 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.
Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #253 out of 529 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sougou Shouken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 9.44. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sougou Shouken Co's value of 0.05 is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #253 out of 529 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sougou Shouken Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sougou Shouken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #253 out of 529 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sougou Shouken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sougou Shouken Co's value of 0.05 is 88.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sougou Shouken Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Sougou Shouken 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 529 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. Sougou Shouken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 88.6% 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 Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sougou Shouken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sougou Shouken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円899.24, compared to a current price of 円817.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 88.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Sougou Shouken Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 as of Jan. 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円817.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円899.24.
GuruFocus considers Sougou Shouken Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7850:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.05 (81% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: 円899.24 vs. price of 円817.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Business Services median (#253 of 529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sougou Shouken Co Ltd provides commercial printing services in Japan. It is engaged in planning, design, printing, and processing of leaflets, catalogs, posters, DMs, POPs, and publications. Its services include advertising inserts and flyers, POP advertising, Postures, and brochures, among others. It is also involved in printing new year cards and the production of the exhibition, seminar, and various promotional materials for event planning and sales promotion.
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