Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Total Payout Ratio: 0.09 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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TSE:7849 Starts Publishing Corp TSE:7849
82 GF Score
Price 円3,010.00
GF Value 円2,942.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Starts Publishing Total Payout Ratio?

Starts Publishing TSE:7849 82 Total Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,942.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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.

Starts Publishing's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.09.


Starts Publishing Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Starts Publishing Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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.

Starts Publishing Total Payout Ratio Chart

Starts Publishing 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 0.07 0.05 0.05 0.14 0.24

Starts Publishing Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:7849 vs NYT, WLY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.


Starts Publishing Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Starts Publishing 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.

Starts Publishing'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
=- (-0.214 + 0 + -459.197) / 1933
=0.24

Starts Publishing'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 0.09 mean?
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Sep. 11, 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors.
Is Starts Publishing's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Starts Publishing's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.09. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Total Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
Starts Publishing's Total Payout Ratio of 0.09 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. Starts Publishing's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,942.97, compared to a current price of 円3,010.00 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.09. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Sep. 11, 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,010.00 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,942.97. GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.09
  • GF Value™: 円2,942.97 vs. price of 円3,010.00 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Starts Publishing Business Description

Address 5-33-14 Nakakasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
82GF Score

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円3,010.00
Price
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GF Value