Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Total Payout Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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TSE:2170 Link and Motivation Inc TSE:2170
83 GF Score
Price 円691.00
GF Value 円503.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Link and Motivation Total Payout Ratio?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 +0.58% 83 Total Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円503.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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.

Link and Motivation's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.74.


Link and Motivation Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Link and Motivation Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation's Total 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.

Link and Motivation Total Payout Ratio Chart

Link and Motivation 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 -1.73 0.24 0.54 0.51 0.39

Link and Motivation Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.


Link and Motivation Total Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Link and Motivation 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.

Link and Motivation'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 + 0 + -1634) / 4223
=0.39

Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 0
=N/A

* 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 0.74 mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.74 as of Aug. 20, 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors.
Is Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Link and Motivation's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.74. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
Link and Motivation's Total Payout Ratio of 0.74 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. Link and Motivation's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円503.68, compared to a current price of 円691.00 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.74. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 20, 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円691.00 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円503.68. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.74
  • GF Value™: 円503.68 vs. price of 円691.00 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link and Motivation Business Description

Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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