Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is Gakken Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gakken Holdings Co TSE:9470 -1.18% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:9470 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,202.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 108 Education companies, Gakken Holdings Co ranks better than 56.48% 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. Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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

TSE:9470' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gakken Holdings Co was 0.39. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.32.

TSE:9470's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
56.48% of 108 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.475 vs TSE:9470: 0.39

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Gakken Holdings Co is 2.74%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gakken Holdings Co was 3.03%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 1.64%.

Gakken Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14.50.

During the past 12 months, Gakken Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gakken Holdings Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) 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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Gakken Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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

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Gakken Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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TSE:9470 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakken Holdings 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.

Gakken Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Gakken Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	26	/	67.599
	=	0.38

Gakken Holdings 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 )
	=	14.5	/	42.74
	=	0.34

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 mean?

Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #47 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.

Is Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Gakken Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.39. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 0.34 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #47 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gakken Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?

According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #47 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Gakken Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 0.34 is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Gakken Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Gakken Holdings Co 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 an Education company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.48, based on 108 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. Gakken Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 28.4% 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 Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakken Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Gakken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,202.64, compared to a current price of 円1,002.00 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 28.4% below the Education industry median of 0.48. Gakken Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,002.00 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,202.64. GuruFocus considers Gakken Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9470:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: 円1,202.64 vs. price of 円1,002.00 (16.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Education median (#47 of 108)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9470 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gakken Holdings Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies TSE:4718 TSE:9795 TSE:6200 TSE:4714 TSE:7366 TSE:9769 TSE:9733 TSE:9256 TSE:4668 TSE:7030 EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI

Address 11-8 Nishigotanda 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8510

Website https://www.gakken.co.jp

Gakken Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering education and training services. Its business activities include publishing, education, and stationery. Its publishing business includes picture books, illustrated reference books, reading materials, study guides, educational books helpful for business skills, and entertainment magazines. The education business conducts science experiments, math, and intellectual development classroom sessions. The stationery business designs, develops, and sells stationery and general merchandise such as fusen (tags), notebooks, fun-tape, letters, envelopes, calendars, and lunch boxes. Gakken also develops and operates daycare centers, kindergartens, special services for the elderly, and home-care nursing services.

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