Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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Kyodo Printing Co Ltd TSE:7914

79 GF Score

Price 円1,635.00

GF Value 円1,054.28

Valuation Significantly Overvalued

6 Warning Signs

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What is Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kyodo Printing Co TSE:7914 +0.43% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:7914 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,054.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Business Services companies, Kyodo Printing Co ranks worse than 90.29% 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. Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kyodo Printing Co Ltd is 1.20, which seems too high.

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

TSE:7914' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.03 Max: 2.09
Current: 1.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kyodo Printing Co was 2.09. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.03.

TSE:7914's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.29% of 515 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:7914: 1.20

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Kyodo Printing Co is 2.32%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kyodo Printing Co was 5.19%. The lowest was 1.58%. And the median was 3.07%.

Kyodo Printing Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40.00.

During the past 12 months, Kyodo Printing Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 122.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 46.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kyodo Printing Co was 46.10% per year. The lowest was -12.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) 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.

Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kyodo Printing Co Annual Data

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1.44

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0.55

0.52

1.20

Kyodo Printing 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															0.35	0.96	0.43	1.74	0.92

TSE:7914 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kyodo Printing 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.

Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Kyodo Printing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kyodo Printing 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 )
	=	78	/	65.267
	=	1.20

Kyodo Printing 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 )
	=	40	/	43.411
	=	0.92

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 mean?

Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kyodo Printing Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #465 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.

Is Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kyodo Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.09. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kyodo Printing Co's value of 0.92 is 109.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #465 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyodo Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kyodo Printing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kyodo Printing Co ranks #465 out of 515 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kyodo Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kyodo Printing Co's value of 0.92 is 109.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyodo Printing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Kyodo Printing 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 Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 515 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. Kyodo Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is 109.1% 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 Kyodo Printing 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. Kyodo Printing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kyodo Printing Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,054.28, compared to a current price of 円1,635.00 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 109.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Kyodo Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 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 Kyodo Printing Co (TSE:7914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Printing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,635.00 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,054.28. GuruFocus considers Kyodo Printing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7914:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.92 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: 円1,054.28 vs. price of 円1,635.00 (55.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 109.1% above the Business Services median (#465 of 515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kyodo Printing Co Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies TSE:9338 TSE:9632 TSE:7921 TSE:7318 TSE:4659 TSE:2749 TSE:9368 TSE:4771 TSE:2498 TSE:9319 CTAS LSE:REL TSX:TRI CPRT TSX:RBA ULS GPN ASX:BXB ARMK XAMS:WKL

Address 4-14-12 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-8501

Website http://www.kyodoprinting.co.jp

Kyodo Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the business of printing-media-related services. The company is involved in editing and planning, processing, bookbinding, and logistics as well as paper media and multi-media publications. It offers various products which consist of posters, pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, information magazines, direct mail, calendars, public relation magazines, digital signage system, novelties, and other advertising materials. Additionally, the company also manufactures and sells tubes, active films and other pharmaceutical and industrial and construction materials.

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