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SMFRF

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.

SMFRF

Consumer Cyclical · Residential Construction · Stock · semiannual payer

$7.39

Undervalued · +112% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.31%

Annual Dividend

$0.32

Payout Ratio

39%

5-Yr Growth

33.9%

Ex-Date

Dec 29, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about SMFRF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) has a forward dividend yield of 4.31%, based on an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and a share price of $7.39.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (77 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • SMFRF has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SMFRF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 29, 2026, with payment on Jan 12, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF pays out 39% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SMFRF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 33.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF's 4.31% yield is 12% above its five-year average yield of 3.86%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SMFRF is $15.70 per share, 112% above the $7.39 share price, so SMFRF screens as undervalued.
  • Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SMFRF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SMFRF

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) yields 4.31% ($0.32 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (77/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is SMFRF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.31% ($0.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (39%)
  • Strong 33.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 61% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.31%
Payout Ratio
39%
Annual Dividend
$0.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
33.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 29, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.59
Market Cap
$4.5B
P/E Ratio
8.2
5-Yr Total Return
61%
52-Week Range
$7.39 – $12.17
Dividend Safety
B · 77/100
Ever Cut?
No

SMFRF dividend changes

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) pays a variable dividend: across the 20 payments on record since 2016, 11 were higher than the one before and 1 lower. The latest change was up 4.4% to $0.177 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 29, 2025Higher$0.170 → $0.177+4.4%
Jun 27, 2025Higher$0.138 → $0.158+14.7%
Dec 27, 2024Higher$0.138 → $0.170+23.1%
Jun 27, 2024Higher$0.128 → $0.138+8.3%
Dec 29, 2022Higher$0.0957 → $0.138+44.4%
Jun 29, 2022Higher$0.0744 → $0.128+71.4%
Dec 29, 2021Higher$0.0531 → $0.0957+80.0%
Jun 29, 2021Higher$0.0213 → $0.0744+250.0%
Dec 29, 2020Higher$0.0425 → $0.0531+25.0%
Sep 29, 2020Lower$0.0425 → $0.0213−50.0%
Mar 28, 2018Higher$0.0319 → $0.0425+33.3%
Mar 29, 2017Higher$0.0255 → $0.0425+66.7%
SMFRF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SMFRF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMFRF a good dividend stock?

Yes. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.31% ($0.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is SMFRF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SMFRF's fair value is about $15.70 versus a $7.39 share price — so it looks undervalued (+112% vs. fair value).

Is SMFRF's dividend safe?

SMFRF has a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SMFRF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SMFRF is about $15.70 per share, roughly 112% above the current $7.39 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SMFRF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SMFRF screens as "yes" and undervalued. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (SMFRF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 4.31% ($0.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SMFRF cut its dividend?

SMFRF earns a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SMFRF pay a dividend?

Yes. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.31%.

What is SMFRF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF's forward dividend yield is 4.31%, based on a $0.32 annual dividend and a $7.39 share price.

What is SMFRF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF pays $0.32 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is SMFRF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF's payout ratio is 39% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SMFRF grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, SMFRF has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next SMFRF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for SMFRF is Dec 29, 2026.