ShimadzuTSE:7701 +3.29%96 Dividend Yield % is 1.70% as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:7701 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,591.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Hardware companies, Shimadzu ranks better than 52.46% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shimadzu is 1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7701'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.09 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Shimadzu was 1.97%. The lowest was 0.51%. And the median was 1.09%.
TSE:7701's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 52.46% of 1401
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs TSE:7701: 1.70
During the past 12 months, Shimadzu's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shimadzu was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 8.80% 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.
Shimadzu (TSE:7701) 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 Shimadzu'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:7701 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Shimadzu Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 42.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 27.000000
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.
Shimadzu's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
69
/
4048.00
=
1.70 %
Current Share Price is 円4048.00. Shimadzu's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円69.
Shimadzu's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
84
/
4048.00
=
2.08 %
Current Share Price is 円4048.00. Shimadzu's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円42 * 2 = 円84.
* 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.
Shimadzu (TSE:7701) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.70% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Shimadzu and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #666 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % too high?
Shimadzu's current Dividend Yield % of 1.70% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.97. The Hardware industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.56. Shimadzu's value of 1.70% is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #666 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shimadzu has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimadzu's Dividend Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #666 out of 1401 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Shimadzu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.56. Shimadzu's value of 1.70% is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimadzu's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Shimadzu 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.56, based on 1,401 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. Shimadzu's current Dividend Yield % of 1.70% is 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 Shimadzu and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimadzu's current Dividend Yield % is 1.70%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimadzu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimadzu (TSE:7701) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,591.40, compared to a current price of 円4,048.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.70%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 9% above the Hardware industry median of 1.56. Shimadzu's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Shimadzu (TSE:7701), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.70% as of Jun. 28, 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 Shimadzu (TSE:7701) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimadzu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,048.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,591.40.
GuruFocus considers Shimadzu to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7701:
Dividend Yield %: 1.70% (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: 円4,591.40 vs. price of 円4,048.00 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9% above the Hardware median (#666 of 1401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7701 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimadzu Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of precision instruments, measuring equipment, and medical devices. The firm operates in four segments: Aviation Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Measuring Equipment, Medical Equipment, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Measuring Equipment segment, which is engaged in the provision of X-ray television (TV) systems, angiography systems, X-ray imaging systems, and others.
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