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Shobunsha Holdings, Inc. engages in the planning, producing, and publishing maps, magazines, and guidebooks in Japan. It also plans, produces, and sells digital data, as well as provides electronic services. The company also produces maps and guidebooks in foreign languages for tourists; offers tools available on the Internet, smartphones, and in mobile communication; and serves as an advertising media for various range clients in the hotel, transportation, retail, and other industries. In addition, it runs MAPPLE Kanko Guide and MAPPLE Tourist Map websites; and operates MAPPLE Travel, a hotel booking website; develops and runs applications, including MAPPLE TOKYO Sky Tree App that provides MAPPLE maps and guides; and MAPPLE-LINK, a service, which allows users to download information in MAPPLE Magazine to smartphones or cellphones. Further, the company provides digital maps and travel guides for national agencies, local governments, and private enterprises for issues concerning crime and disaster prevention, disaster measures, tourism business, regional marketing, customer management, and logistics. Additionally, it makes maps and develops geographical information systems for enterprises and local governments; provides services ranging from inputting data to developing mapping software; and offers Mapple Navi, a car navigation software for PND makers that provide driving routes and information about restaurants. Shobunsha Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Shobunsha Dividend Announcement

• Shobunsha announced a annually dividend of ¥5.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-06-28. Ex dividend date: 2024-03-28
• Shobunsha annual dividend for 2024 was ¥5.00
• Shobunsha's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.27%

Shobunsha Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-03-28¥5.00annually2024-06-28
2019-03-27¥5.00annually
2018-03-28¥20.00annually2018-06-29
2017-03-29¥20.00annually2017-06-30
2016-03-29¥20.00annually
2015-03-27¥20.00annually
2014-03-27¥20.00annually
2013-03-27¥20.00annually
2012-03-28¥20.00annually
2011-03-29¥20.00annually
2010-03-29¥20.00annually
2007-03-27¥20.00annually

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Shobunsha Dividend growth

Shobunsha Dividend Yield

Shobunsha current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.27%. Interested in purchasing Shobunsha stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Shobunsha Financial Ratios

P/E ratio4.10
PEG ratio-0.71
P/B ratio0.56
ROE13.99%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.42
Quick ratio2.14
Cash Ratio1.70

Shobunsha Dividend FAQ

Does Shobunsha stock pay dividends?
Shobunsha does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Shobunsha ever paid a dividend?
No, Shobunsha has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Shobunsha is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Shobunsha pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Shobunsha would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Shobunsha ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Shobunsha has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Shobunsha a dividend aristocrat?
Shobunsha is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Shobunsha a dividend king?
Shobunsha is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Shobunsha a dividend stock?
No, Shobunsha is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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