Hokushin CoTSE:7897 +0.98%53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Forest Products companies, Hokushin Co ranks worse than 862068.1% 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. Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hokushin Co was 2.79. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.33.
TSE:7897's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.405 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hokushin Co was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) 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.
Hokushin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hokushin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokushin 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:7897 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokushin 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.
Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hokushin Co and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hokushin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.79. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Hokushin Co's value of 0.95 is 134.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hokushin 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 Hokushin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #999999 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hokushin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Hokushin Co's value of 0.95 is 134.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokushin Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Hokushin 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.41, based on 116 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. Hokushin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 134.6% 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 Hokushin Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokushin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103.06, compared to a current price of 円103.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 134.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.41. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円103.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103.06.
GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (188% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: 円103.06 vs. price of 円103.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.6% above the Forest Products median (#999999 of 116)
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