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KEIWATSE:4251 -2.13%86 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.19% as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4251 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,325.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,362 Hardware companies, KEIWA ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-20), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of KEIWA is 4.19%.
As of today (2026-07-20), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of KEIWA is 3.36%.
TSE:4251's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 80.32% of 1362
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.755
vs TSE:4251: 4.19
During the past 12 months, KEIWA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 60.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 54.50% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of KEIWA was 242.00% per year. The lowest was 17.00% per year. And the median was 71.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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.
TSE:4251 vs APH, GLW: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, KEIWA'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.
KEIWA Forward Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, KEIWA's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEIWA's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
KEIWA Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 40.000000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-26
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 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.
KEIWA's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
80
/
1192.00
=
6.71 %
Current Share Price is 円1192.00. KEIWA's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円40 * 2 = 円80.
KEIWA's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
40
/
1192.00
=
3.36 %
Current Share Price is 円1192.00. KEIWA's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円40.
* 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 4.19% mean?
KEIWA (TSE:4251) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.19% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on KEIWA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #268 out of 1362 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is KEIWA's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
KEIWA's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.19%. The Hardware industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.76. KEIWA's value of 4.19% is 138.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #268 out of 1362 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KEIWA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEIWA's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #268 out of 1362 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places KEIWA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.76. KEIWA's value of 4.19% is 138.7% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.76, based on 1,362 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. KEIWA's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.19% is 138.7% 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 KEIWA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEIWA's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEIWA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEIWA (TSE:4251) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,325.74, compared to a current price of 円1,192.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.19% and 138.7% above the Hardware industry median of 1.76. KEIWA'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 KEIWA (TSE:4251), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.19% as of Jul. 20, 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 KEIWA (TSE:4251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEIWA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,192.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,325.74.
GuruFocus considers KEIWA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4251:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.19%
GF Value™: 円1,325.74 vs. price of 円1,192.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.7% above the Hardware median (#268 of 1362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEIWA Inc is a Japanese based company involved in the optical sheet and functional product business. The optical sheet business includes components of special optical films such as light diffusion sheets and condensing film protective films used in backlight units for liquid crystal displays such as smartphones, whereas the Functional product includes industrial packaging materials with specific functions (moisture resistance, heat resistance, durability), clean energy materials, and other industrial materials such as building materials and agricultural materials.
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