FRA:HCM's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 64.71% of 136
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.515
vs FRA:HCM: 3.57
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 43.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -38.30% per year. And the median was 16.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) Forward 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
FRA:HCM vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 100.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-05-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:EUR 0.005438
JPY 75.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:EUR 0.005758
* 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.
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.57% mean?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.57% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #48 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.57%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.52. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 3.57% is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #48 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #48 out of 136 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.52. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 3.57% is 41.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.52, based on 136 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.57% is 41.9% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.97, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.57% and 41.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.52. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.57% as of Jun. 27, 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.80 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.97.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCM:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.57%
GF Value™: €23.97 vs. price of €28.80 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#48 of 136)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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