Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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Axial Retailing Inc TSE:8255

86 GF Score

Price 円1,183.00

GF Value 円1,162.89

Valuation Fairly Valued

1 Warning Sign

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What is Axial Retailing Dividend Payout Ratio?

Axial Retailing TSE:8255 +0.34% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:8255 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,162.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Axial Retailing ranks better than 66.11% 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. Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

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

TSE:8255' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Axial Retailing was 0.29. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.26.

TSE:8255's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.11% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:8255: 0.29

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Axial Retailing is 2.46%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Axial Retailing was 2.89%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 1.97%.

Axial Retailing's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16.00.

During the past 12 months, Axial Retailing's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Axial Retailing was 42.60% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 9.10% 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.

Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) 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.

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Axial Retailing Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axial Retailing'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.

Axial Retailing Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Axial Retailing Annual Data

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Axial Retailing Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:8255 vs KR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axial Retailing'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.

Axial Retailing Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Axial Retailing Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Axial Retailing'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 )
	=	29	/	100.203
	=	0.29

Axial Retailing'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 )
	=	16	/	54.822
	=	0.29

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 mean?

Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Axial Retailing and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #61 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.

Is Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Axial Retailing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Axial Retailing's value of 0.29 is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #61 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axial Retailing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Axial Retailing's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #61 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Axial Retailing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Axial Retailing's value of 0.29 is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Axial Retailing's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Axial Retailing 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 180 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. Axial Retailing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 21.6% 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 Axial Retailing 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. Axial Retailing's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Axial Retailing stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,162.89, compared to a current price of 円1,183.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Axial Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,183.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,162.89. GuruFocus considers Axial Retailing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8255:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: 円1,162.89 vs. price of 円1,183.00 (1.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#61 of 180)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Axial Retailing Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

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Address 18-2 Nakagoya, Niigata Prefecture, Nagaoka, JPN, 954-0193

Website http://www.axial-r.com

Axial Retailing Inc is a regional chain-store operator, headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan. The company is focused on its supermarket business. In addition to expanding the product lineup, the company is making an effort to provide private-brand products, for example by manufacturing and processing food sold in the company's stores. The company operates its business under two brands: Harashin Narus and Fressay. More than half of the company's total stores belong to the Harashin Narus store chain, and the rest are under the Fressay store chain.

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