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. Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Aug. 2025 was 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WLCGF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Welcia Holdings Co was 0.29. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.21.
WLCGF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.4
vs WLCGF: 0.25
During the past 12 months, Welcia Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -48.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Welcia Holdings Co was 51.20% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 21.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Welcia Holdings Co (OTCPK:WLCGF) 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.
Welcia Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Welcia Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Welcia 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.
Welcia Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Welcia 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.
Welcia Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Welcia 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.
Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 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.
Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Aug. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Welcia Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.29.
Is Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Welcia Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.29. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Welcia Holdings Co's value of 0.37 is 7.5% below this industry median. Overall, Welcia Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
Welcia Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Welcia Holdings Co's value of 0.37 is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Welcia Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Welcia 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.40, based on 247 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. Welcia Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 7.5% 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 Welcia Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welcia Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welcia Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.20, compared to a current price of $16.41 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 7.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.40. Welcia Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 2025. 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 Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welcia Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.41 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.20.
Key valuation signals for WLCGF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $14.20 vs. price of $16.41 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLCGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Welcia Holdings Co Ltd operates drug retail stores that sell pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, baby supplies, health supplements, sanitation items, groceries, and personal-care products. The company generates the bulk of its revenue through sales of over-the-counter drugs and food products. Welcia is involved in pharmaceutical dispensing, blood testing, and earthquake reconstruction assistance. The highest concentration of sales remains in the Kanto region of Japan. Welcia also provides nursing services through its long-term care enterprise.
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