Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 533% Above Median


TSE:9684 Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9684
66 GF Score
Price 円2,507.00
GF Value 円1,851.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Square Enix Holdings Co TSE:9684 +0.44% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 533% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:9684 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,851.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks worse than 56.21% 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90.

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

TSE:9684' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.3   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Square Enix Holdings Co was 0.61. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.30.

TSE:9684's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
56.21% of 153 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSE:9684: 0.41

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of Square Enix Holdings Co is 1.72%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Square Enix Holdings Co was 2.65%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 1.30%.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Square Enix Holdings Co was 40.00% per year. The lowest was -14.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Square Enix Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Square Enix Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.33 0.13 0.61 0.41

Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.01 0.00 0.50 0.00 1.90

TSE:9684 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Square Enix Holdings Co 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.

Square Enix Holdings 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 )
=43/ 105.683
=0.41

Square Enix 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 )
=25/ 13.174
=1.90

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.90 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.90 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 533% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #86 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.90 is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.61. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 1.90 is 413.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #86 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #86 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 1.90 is 413.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Square Enix Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.90 is 413.5% 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.90, which is 533% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,851.19, compared to a current price of 円2,507.00 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.90, which is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 413.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.90 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,507.00 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,851.19. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.90 (533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: 円1,851.19 vs. price of 円2,507.00 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 413.5% above the Interactive Media median (#86 of 153)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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