During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 65.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SHECY vs DOW: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.170573
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-12-03
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 1.59% mean?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.59% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #539 out of 1027 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.59%. The Chemicals industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 1.59% is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #539 out of 1027 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #539 out of 1027 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 1.59% is 2.6% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.55, based on 1,027 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.59% is 2.6% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.86, compared to a current price of $22.24 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.59% and 2.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.59% as of Jun. 25, 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.24 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.86.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.59%
GF Value™: $17.86 vs. price of $22.24 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% above the Chemicals median (#539 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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