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Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Analysis (JOF)
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. a good investment? Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (JOF) is currently trading at 11.68 USD.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 2.27. This relatively low multiple may signal that Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is undervalued compared to historical market norms.
Earnings Schedule: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on May 5, 2026.
For income investors, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. pays a dividend yield of 8.32%.
Investor FAQ
Does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.98 USD (8.32% yield).
What asset class is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be May 5, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 5.06.
Company Profile
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. It is managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Japan. It invests in stocks traded on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, JASDAQ, Mothers, Hercules, Centrex, and other indices. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of small cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the The Russell/Nomura Small Cap Index. It was formerly known as Japan OTC Equity Fund, Inc. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. was formed on March 22, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.53 USD
|
| June 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| May 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| April 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| March 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| Feb. 26, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| Jan. 15, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| ▸2026 |
1.12 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2026 (estimated) | 0.1302 |
| Nov. 19, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| Oct. 30, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| Sept. 30, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0887 |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | 0.0956 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0.0956 |
| June 30, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| May 29, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| April 30, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| March 31, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| Feb. 27, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | 0.0887 |
| ▸2025 |
0.53 USD
|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| Nov. 28, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| Oct. 31, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| July 31, 2025 | 0.0887 |
| ▸2024 |
0.31 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2024 | 0.3118 |
| ▸2023 |
0.27 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2023 | 0.2655 |
| ▸2022 |
0.05 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2022 | 0.0461 |
| ▸2021 |
0.61 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2021 | 0.6061 |
| ▸2020 |
0.34 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2020 | 0.3441 |
| ▸2019 |
0.74 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2019 | 0.7426 |
| ▸2018 |
1.71 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2018 | 1.7096 |
| ▸2017 |
1.88 USD
|
| Dec. 21, 2017 | 1.8765 |
| ▸2016 |
0.94 USD
|
| Dec. 23, 2016 | 0.9360 |
| ▸2015 |
0.88 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2015 | 0.8780 |
| ▸2014 |
0.13 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2014 | 0.1330 |
| ▸2013 |
0.20 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 2013 | 0.1990 |
| ▸2012 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 6, 2012 | 0.0810 |
| ▸2011 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2011 | 0.0360 |
| ▸2010 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 2010 | 0.0800 |
| ▸2009 |
0.05 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2009 | 0.0530 |
| ▸2008 |
0.12 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2008 | 0.1140 |
| Jan. 15, 2008 | 0.0040 |
| ▸2006 |
1.62 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2006 | 0.8110 |
| June 26, 2006 | 0.8077 |
| ▸2001 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 14, 2001 | 0.0800 |
| ▸2000 |
0.82 USD
|
| Dec. 15, 2000 | 0.8200 |
| ▸1999 |
0.01 USD
|
| Nov. 19, 1999 | 0.0070 |
| ▸1998 |
0.01 USD
|
| Dec. 21, 1998 | 0.0050 |
| ▸1997 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 22, 1997 | 0.0800 |
| ▸1991 |
0.19 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 1991 | 0.1700 |
| Dec. 2, 1991 | 0.0200 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Aug 31, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.0956 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Jul 31, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.0956 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Jun 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | May 29, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Apr 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Mar 31, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Feb 27, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Jan 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Dec 31, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Nov 28, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Oct 31, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Sep 30, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Aug 29, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
| Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. | Jul 31, 2025 | Paid | 0.0887 USD |
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