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ScalaTSE:4845 -2.64%52 Dividend Yield % is 5.12% as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:4845 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円350.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Software companies, Scala ranks better than 85.57% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Scala is 5.12%.
Good Sign:
Scala Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scala's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4845'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 3.57 Max: 9.84
Current: 5.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Scala was 9.84%. The lowest was 1.25%. And the median was 3.57%.
TSE:4845's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 85.57% of 1019
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs TSE:4845: 5.12
During the past 12 months, Scala's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -77.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Scala was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -22.90% per year. And the median was 17.00% 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.
Scala (TSE:4845) 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 Scala'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:4845 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Scala'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.
Scala Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Scala's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scala's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Scala Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 8.500000
2026-06-29
2026-06-30
0000-00-00
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 8.500000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-02-18
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.
Scala's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
17
/
332.00
=
5.12 %
Current Share Price is 円332.00. Scala's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円17.
Scala's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
17
/
332.00
=
5.12 %
Current Share Price is 円332.00. Scala's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円8.5 * 2 = 円17.
* 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.
Scala (TSE:4845) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.12% as of Jul. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Scala and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.57. Over the past decade, Scala's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.25 to 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Scala ranks #147 out of 1019 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Scala's Dividend Yield % too high?
Scala's current Dividend Yield % of 5.12% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 9.84. The Software industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.27. Scala's value of 5.12% is 125.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scala ranks #147 out of 1019 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scala has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scala's Dividend Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Scala ranks #147 out of 1019 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Scala in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.27. Scala's value of 5.12% is 125.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Scala's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.25 to 9.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.57 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Scala 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Software companies is 2.27, based on 1,019 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. Scala's current Dividend Yield % of 5.12% is 125.6% 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 Scala and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scala's current Dividend Yield % is 5.12%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala (TSE:4845) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円350.23, compared to a current price of 円332.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.12%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.57 and 125.6% above the Software industry median of 2.27. Scala's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Scala (TSE:4845), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.12% as of Jul. 26, 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 Scala (TSE:4845) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円332.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円350.23.
GuruFocus considers Scala to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4845:
Dividend Yield %: 5.12% (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.57)
GF Value™: 円350.23 vs. price of 円332.00 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.6% above the Software median (#147 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scala Inc is engaged in development, sales, and maintenance of SaaS and ASP related business software products. The company offers web services that supports corporate sites and EC sites using automatic voice response technologies.
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