Link and MotivationTSE:2170 -1.32%86 Dividend Yield % is 3.06% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円609.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks worse than 52.17% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Link and Motivation is 3.06%.
Good Sign:
Link and Motivation Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2170'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.2
Current: 3.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Link and Motivation was 3.20%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 1.44%.
TSE:2170's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 52.17% of 598
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs TSE:2170: 3.06
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Link and Motivation Inc is 1.03, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Link and Motivation was 1.07. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.43.
During the past 12 months, Link and Motivation's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Link and Motivation was 70.10% per year. The lowest was -20.40% per year. And the median was 15.60% 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.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.
Link and Motivation Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Link and Motivation Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.
TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation Dividend Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Link and Motivation Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 4.100000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 4.100000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 4.100000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 3.900000
2025-06-27
2025-06-30
2025-09-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
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.
Link and Motivation's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.06% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.44 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #312 out of 598 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % too high?
Link and Motivation's current Dividend Yield % of 3.06% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 3.20. The Business Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.28. Link and Motivation's value of 3.06% is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #312 out of 598 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Dividend Yield % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #312 out of 598 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Link and Motivation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.28. Link and Motivation's value of 3.06% is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.44 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Link and Motivation 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 Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.28, based on 598 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. Link and Motivation's current Dividend Yield % of 3.06% is 6.7% 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 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current Dividend Yield % is 3.06%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円609.90, compared to a current price of 円522.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.06%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 6.7% below the Business Services industry median of 3.28. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.06% as of Jun. 25, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of 円522.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円609.90.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
Dividend Yield %: 3.06% (113% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: 円609.90 vs. price of 円522.00 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Business Services median (#312 of 598)
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 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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