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West HoldingsTSE:1407 +1.30%77 Dividend Yield % is 4.59% as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:1407 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,487.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, West Holdings ranks better than 64.56% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-14), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of West Holdings is 4.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Holdings's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1407'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 2.74 Max: 6.15
Current: 4.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of West Holdings was 6.15%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 2.74%.
TSE:1407's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 64.56% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs TSE:1407: 4.59
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of West Holdings Corp is 0.77, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of West Holdings was 0.77. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.36.
During the past 12 months, West Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 53.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of West Holdings was 49.40% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 16.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
West Holdings (TSE:1407) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for West Holdings's Dividend Yield % 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.
West Holdings Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, West Holdings's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
West Holdings Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, West Holdings's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Holdings's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
West Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 35.000000
2026-02-26
2026-02-28
2026-05-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 65.000000
2025-08-28
2025-08-31
2025-11-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
West Holdings's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
100
/
2179.00
=
4.59 %
Current Share Price is 円2179.00. West Holdings's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円100.
West Holdings's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
70
/
2179.00
=
3.21 %
Current Share Price is 円2179.00. West Holdings's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円35 * 2 = 円70.
* 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.
West Holdings (TSE:1407) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.59% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on West Holdings and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, West Holdings' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.70 to 6.15. According to the industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #84 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is West Holdings' Dividend Yield % too high?
West Holdings' current Dividend Yield % of 4.59% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 6.15. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.30. West Holdings' value of 4.59% is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #84 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Holdings' Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #84 out of 237 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts West Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.30. West Holdings' value of 4.59% is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, West Holdings' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.70 to 6.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 3.30, West Holdings 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.30, based on 237 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Holdings's current Dividend Yield % of 4.59% is 39.1% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on West Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Holdings's current Dividend Yield % is 4.59%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings (TSE:1407) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,487.85, compared to a current price of 円2,179.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.59%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 39.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.30. West Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Holdings (TSE:1407), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.59% as of Jul. 14, 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 West Holdings (TSE:1407) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,179.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,487.85.
GuruFocus considers West Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1407:
Dividend Yield %: 4.59% (68% above median its 10-year median of 2.74)
GF Value™: 円2,487.85 vs. price of 円2,179.00 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#84 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Holdings Corp is engaged in the solar power generation. The company generates solar power for municipalities, residential and industrial use. Its business activities are divided into different divisions including Stadtberg business, Solar power generation for municipalities, special high-pressure solar power generation, Industrial solar power generation, Residential solar power generation, O & M (operation and management), Sales of electricity and Esco Business. Stadtberg division provides consulting and operation support for infrastructure services centered on renewable energy. O & M division monitors the photovoltaic power plant and maintains the maximum amount of power generation. Its Esco division provides various energy-saving measures.
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