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Sanyo Trading CoTSE:3176 +2.48%93 Dividend Yield % is 3.66% as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-15), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sanyo Trading Co is 3.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3176'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 3.41 Max: 5.16
Current: 3.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sanyo Trading Co was 5.16%. The lowest was 2.00%. And the median was 3.41%.
TSE:3176's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 66.67% of 102
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs TSE:3176: 3.66
During the past 12 months, Sanyo Trading Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sanyo Trading Co was 25.10% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 13.60% 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.
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) 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 Sanyo Trading Co'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:3176 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading Co'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.
Sanyo Trading Co Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sanyo Trading Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 15.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 14.500000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-02
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.
Sanyo Trading Co'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.
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.66% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.00 to 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #34 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Yield % of 3.66% is near median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.16. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.84. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 3.66% is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #34 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Dividend Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #34 out of 102 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.84. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 3.66% is 28.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.00 to 5.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Sanyo Trading Co 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.84, based on 102 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Yield % of 3.66% is 28.9% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current Dividend Yield % is 3.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.49, compared to a current price of 円826.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 28.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.84. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.66% as of Jul. 15, 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円826.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.49.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:
Dividend Yield %: 3.66% (near median its 10-year median of 3.41)
GF Value™: 円738.49 vs. price of 円826.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#34 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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