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SatoTSE:6287 +0.82%83 Dividend Yield % is 3.11% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:6287 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,374.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,925 Industrial Products companies, Sato ranks better than 76.42% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sato is 3.11%.
Warning Sign:
Sato Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6287'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 3.13 Max: 4.17
Current: 3.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sato was 4.17%. The lowest was 1.65%. And the median was 3.13%.
TSE:6287's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 76.42% of 1925
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs TSE:6287: 3.11
During the past 12 months, Sato's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sato was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.50% 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.
Sato (TSE:6287) 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 Sato'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato'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.
Sato Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sato Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 38.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 38.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-08
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.
Sato's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
76
/
2467.00
=
3.08 %
Current Share Price is 円2467.00. Sato's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円76.
Sato's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
76
/
2467.00
=
3.08 %
Current Share Price is 円2467.00. Sato's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円38 * 2 = 円76.
* 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.
Sato (TSE:6287) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.11% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sato and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, Sato's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.65 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #454 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Sato's Dividend Yield % too high?
Sato's current Dividend Yield % of 3.11% is near median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 4.17. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.54. Sato's value of 3.11% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato ranks #454 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #454 out of 1925 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Sato in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.54. Sato's value of 3.11% is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sato's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.65 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Sato 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 Products company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 1.54, based on 1,925 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. Sato's current Dividend Yield % of 3.11% is 101.9% 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 Sato and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato's current Dividend Yield % is 3.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato (TSE:6287) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,374.72, compared to a current price of 円2,467.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 101.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.54. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sato (TSE:6287), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.11% as of Jul. 21, 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 Sato (TSE:6287) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,467.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,374.72.
GuruFocus considers Sato to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6287:
Dividend Yield %: 3.11% (near median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: 円2,374.72 vs. price of 円2,467.00 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Industrial Products median (#454 of 1925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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