Shobunsha HoldingsTSE:9475 +1.00%55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:9475 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円424.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Shobunsha Holdings ranks better than 96.93% 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. Shobunsha Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shobunsha Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9475'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shobunsha Holdings was 0.38. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.20.
TSE:9475's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.93% of 326
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs TSE:9475: 0.07
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) 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.
Shobunsha Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shobunsha Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shobunsha Holdings'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.
TSE:9475 vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shobunsha Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shobunsha Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shobunsha Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
Shobunsha Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Shobunsha Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #10 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Shobunsha Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shobunsha Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 0.08 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #10 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shobunsha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shobunsha Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #10 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shobunsha Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 0.08 is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, Shobunsha Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Shobunsha Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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. Shobunsha Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 84% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shobunsha Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shobunsha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円424.38, compared to a current price of 円503.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 84% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Shobunsha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円503.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円424.38.
GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: 円424.38 vs. price of 円503.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Media - Diversified median (#10 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
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