Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 273% Above Median

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Kuribayashi Steamship Co Ltd TSE:9171

69 GF Score

Price 円1,722.00

GF Value 円1,129.34

Valuation Significantly Overvalued

3 Warning Signs

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What is Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kuribayashi Steamship Co TSE:9171 -0.17% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 273% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9171 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,129.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks better than 81.21% 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. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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

TSE:9171' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuribayashi Steamship Co was 0.84. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.15.

TSE:9171's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.21% of 564 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.445 vs TSE:9171: 0.22

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of Kuribayashi Steamship Co is 1.74%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuribayashi Steamship Co was 2.49%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 1.32%.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30.00.

During the past 12 months, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 43.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuribayashi Steamship Co was 60.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.15% 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.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) 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.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuribayashi Steamship 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.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Annual Data

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Kuribayashi Steamship Co Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.22	0.00	0.31	0.00	0.56

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kuribayashi Steamship 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.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Kuribayashi Steamship Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kuribayashi Steamship 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 )
	=	30	/	135.018
	=	0.22

Kuribayashi Steamship 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 )
	=	30	/	53.566
	=	0.56

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 mean?

Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kuribayashi Steamship Co and its competitors. This is 273% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #106 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.

Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.84. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 0.56 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #106 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuribayashi Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?

According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #106 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuribayashi Steamship Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 0.56 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Kuribayashi Steamship 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 Transportation company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 25.8% 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 273% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,129.34, compared to a current price of 円1,722.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 25.8% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,722.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,129.34. GuruFocus considers Kuribayashi Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9171:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: 円1,129.34 vs. price of 円1,722.00 (52.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 25.8% above the Transportation median (#106 of 564)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

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Address 2 - 1 Otemachi 2 - chome, 3rd Floor, New Otemachi Building, Chiyoda - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004

Website http://www.kuribayashishosen.com

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Ltd is the shipping company based in Japan. The company provides port and land transportation services that collect and deliver cargo at the harbour and inland. Its service offering includes domestic shipping, sea-land complex integrated transport, paper product transportation and warehouse. The company also provides loading and unloading services at major ports.

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