Yamazawa CoTSE:9993 +0.08%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.12 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:9993 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,256.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 182 Retail - Defensive companies, Yamazawa Co ranks better than 56.04% 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. Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9993'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.56 Max: 9.64
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Yamazawa Co was 9.64. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.56.
TSE:9993's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 56.04% of 182
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365
vs TSE:9993: 0.33
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Yamazawa Co was 34.70% per year. The lowest was -6.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) 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.
Yamazawa Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Yamazawa Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamazawa 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.12 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Yamazawa Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 9.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #80 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Yamazawa Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.12 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 9.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Yamazawa Co's value of 1.12 is 206.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #80 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamazawa Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazawa Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #80 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Yamazawa Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Yamazawa Co's value of 1.12 is 206.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamazawa Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 9.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Yamazawa 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 182 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. Yamazawa Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.12 is 206.8% 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 Yamazawa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Yamazawa Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.12, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,256.48, compared to a current price of 円1,183.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.12, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 206.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Yamazawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.12 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,183.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,256.48.
GuruFocus considers Yamazawa Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9993:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.12 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: 円1,256.48 vs. price of 円1,183.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#80 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.
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