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Kycom Holdings CoTSE:9685 -0.34%87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:9685 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円698.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Software companies, Kycom Holdings Co ranks better than 92.9% 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. Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9685'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kycom Holdings Co was 0.11. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.09.
TSE:9685's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.9% of 873
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:9685: 0.11
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kycom Holdings Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 26.00% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kycom Holdings Co (TSE:9685) 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.
Kycom Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kycom Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kycom 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.
TSE:9685 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kycom 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.
Kycom Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kycom 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.
Kycom Holdings Co'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.
Kycom Holdings Co (TSE:9685) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kycom Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kycom Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 873 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kycom Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.11. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Kycom Holdings Co's value of 0.17 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kycom Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 873 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kycom Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kycom Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kycom Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 873 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kycom Holdings Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Kycom Holdings Co's value of 0.17 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kycom Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Kycom 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 a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 873 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. Kycom Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 58.5% 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 Kycom Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kycom Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kycom Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kycom Holdings Co (TSE:9685) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円698.32, compared to a current price of 円584.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 58.5% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Kycom Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Kycom Holdings Co (TSE:9685), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 Kycom Holdings Co (TSE:9685) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kycom Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円584.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円698.32.
GuruFocus considers Kycom Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9685:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: 円698.32 vs. price of 円584.00 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Software median (#62 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kycom Holdings Co Ltd is a holding company based in Japan. It is engaged in planning, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining services to information systems.
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