Sotoh CoTSE:3571 +0.14%60 Dividend Yield % is 5.92% as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:3571 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円740.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sotoh Co ranks better than 79.89% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-07), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sotoh Co is 5.92%.
Good Sign:
Sotoh Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3571'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 3.53 Max: 6.18
Current: 5.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sotoh Co was 6.18%. The lowest was 2.65%. And the median was 3.53%.
TSE:3571's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 79.89% of 532
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs TSE:3571: 5.92
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sotoh Co Ltd is 1.02, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sotoh Co was 3.99. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.51.
During the past 12 months, Sotoh Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sotoh Co was 30.50% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) 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 Sotoh 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sotoh 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.
Sotoh Co Dividend Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sotoh Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 27.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 15.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-01
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.
Sotoh Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
42
/
710.00
=
5.92 %
Current Share Price is 円710.00. Sotoh Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円42.
Sotoh Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
54
/
710.00
=
7.61 %
Current Share Price is 円710.00. Sotoh Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円27 * 2 = 円54.
* 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.
Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.92% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sotoh Co and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.65 to 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #107 out of 532 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Sotoh Co's current Dividend Yield % of 5.92% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 6.18. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.74. Sotoh Co's value of 5.92% is 116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #107 out of 532 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sotoh Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotoh Co's Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #107 out of 532 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Sotoh Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.74. Sotoh Co's value of 5.92% is 116.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sotoh Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.65 to 6.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Sotoh 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.74, based on 532 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. Sotoh Co's current Dividend Yield % of 5.92% is 116.1% 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 Sotoh Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotoh Co's current Dividend Yield % is 5.92%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sotoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円740.59, compared to a current price of 円710.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.92%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 116.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.74. Sotoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.92% as of Jul. 07, 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円710.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円740.59.
GuruFocus considers Sotoh Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3571:
Dividend Yield %: 5.92% (68% above median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: 円740.59 vs. price of 円710.00 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#107 of 532)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3571 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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