Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.09%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07 as of Feb. 2026, which is 613% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,706.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks better than 96.31% 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. Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shochiku Co was 0.27. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.
TSE:9601's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.31% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs TSE:9601: 0.08
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) 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.
Shochiku Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shochiku Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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.
TSE:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 613% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #12 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shochiku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 is 613% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Shochiku Co's value of 1.07 is 114% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #12 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shochiku 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 Shochiku Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #12 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shochiku Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Shochiku Co's value of 1.07 is 114% above this benchmark. Historically, Shochiku Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Shochiku 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. Shochiku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 is 114% 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 Shochiku Co 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. Shochiku Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07, which is 613% 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 Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.52, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07, which is 613% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 114% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Shochiku 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07 as of Feb. 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.52.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.07 (613% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: 円12,706.52 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114% above the Media - Diversified median (#12 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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