SOOBF (Sapporo Breweries) Total Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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SOOBF Sapporo Breweries Ltd SOOBF
58 GF Score
Price $12.25
GF Value $7.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio?

Sapporo Breweries SOOBF 58 Total Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Sapporo Breweries's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.21.


Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio Chart

Sapporo Breweries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.29 0.27 0.32 0.14

Sapporo Breweries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SOOBF vs STZ, TAP: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.


Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sapporo Breweries Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.385 + 0 + -26.008) / 186.294
=0.14

Sapporo Breweries's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.013 + 0 + -43.061) / -6.768
=-6.36

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Sapporo Breweries and its competitors.
Is Sapporo Breweries' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.21. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' Total Payout Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
Sapporo Breweries' Total Payout Ratio of 0.21 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Sapporo Breweries and its competitors. Sapporo Breweries's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.69, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 59.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.21. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 59.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.69. GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOOBF:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.21
  • GF Value™: $7.69 vs. price of $12.25 (59.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sapporo Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 2501:JapanSBW:Germany
Address 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8522
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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