Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 178% Above Median

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Chuo Warehouse Co Ltd TSE:9319

61 GF Score

Price 円1,866.00

GF Value 円1,442.12

Valuation Modestly Overvalued

2 Warning Signs

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What is Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Chuo Warehouse Co TSE:9319 -0.53% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:9319 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,442.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Business Services companies, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks better than 54.28% 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. Chuo Warehouse Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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

TSE:9319' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.43
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chuo Warehouse Co was 0.43. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.37.

TSE:9319's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
54.28% of 514 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TSE:9319: 0.41

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Chuo Warehouse Co is 2.03%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chuo Warehouse Co was 2.85%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 2.13%.

Chuo Warehouse Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22.00.

During the past 12 months, Chuo Warehouse Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chuo Warehouse Co was 21.60% 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.

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.

Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) 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.

Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuo Warehouse 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.

Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Chuo Warehouse Co Annual Data

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0.41

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TSE:9319 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Chuo Warehouse 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.

Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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

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Chuo Warehouse Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Chuo Warehouse 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 )
	=	38	/	93.511
	=	0.41

Chuo Warehouse 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 )
	=	22	/	21.276
	=	1.03

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 mean?

Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chuo Warehouse Co and its competitors. This is 178% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Chuo Warehouse Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #235 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.

Is Chuo Warehouse Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Chuo Warehouse Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.43. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 1.03 is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #235 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuo Warehouse Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Chuo Warehouse Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #235 out of 514 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Chuo Warehouse Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 1.03 is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Warehouse Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Chuo Warehouse 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 514 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. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 134.1% 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 Chuo Warehouse 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. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Chuo Warehouse Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,442.12, compared to a current price of 円1,866.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 134.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Chuo Warehouse Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,866.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,442.12. GuruFocus considers Chuo Warehouse Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9319:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.03 (178% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: 円1,442.12 vs. price of 円1,866.00 (29.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 134.1% above the Business Services median (#235 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chuo Warehouse Co Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies TSE:523A TSE:6083 TSE:7814 TSE:2498 TSE:4771 TSE:9368 TSE:296A TSE:4659 TSE:7893 TSE:5845 CTAS LSE:REL TSX:TRI CPRT TSX:RBA ULS GPN ASX:BXB ARMK XAMS:WKL

Address 41 Uchihatacho, Suzaku, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, JPN, 600-8843

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

Chuo Warehouse Co Ltd provides business services. The company operates in three business segments: Domestic logistics, International Freight, and Real Estate leasing. The Domestic logistics business operates warehousing and transportation businesses. The International Freight business division is engaged in the packing and customs clearance businesses. The Real Estate leasing division is in the rental business of real estate (buildings, land, etc.), other than logistics facilities. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic logistics business.

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