NSKTSE:6471 -2.89%79 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93% as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6471 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円947.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Vehicles & Parts companies, NSK ranks better than 55.7% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of NSK is 2.93%.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of NSK is 2.93%.
TSE:6471's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 55.7% of 842
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.65
vs TSE:6471: 2.93
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NSK was 45.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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:6471 vs ORLY, AZO: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, NSK'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.
NSK Forward Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NSK's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NSK's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
NSK Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 17.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-08
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 17.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-04
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.
NSK's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
34
/
1161.00
=
2.93 %
Current Share Price is 円1161.00. NSK's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as 円17 * 2 = 円34.
NSK's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
34
/
1161.00
=
2.93 %
Current Share Price is 円1161.00. NSK's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is 円34.
* 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 2.93% mean?
NSK (TSE:6471) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.93% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on NSK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #373 out of 842 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is NSK's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
NSK's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65. NSK's value of 2.93% is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NSK ranks #373 out of 842 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NSK has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSK's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #373 out of 842 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts NSK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65. NSK's value of 2.93% is 10.6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.65, based on 842 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. NSK's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.93% is 10.6% 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 NSK and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSK's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK (TSE:6471) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円947.85, compared to a current price of 円1,161.00 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93% and 10.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.65. NSK's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 NSK (TSE:6471), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93% as of Jun. 29, 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 NSK (TSE:6471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,161.00 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円947.85.
GuruFocus considers NSK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6471:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.93%
GF Value™: 円947.85 vs. price of 円1,161.00 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#373 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NSK Ltd is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells automotive products, precision machinery, and mechatronic products. The company has two business segments, the Industrial Machinery business and the Automobile Business. The Industrial machinery bearing business is comprised of three sub-segments: the general machinery, electrical and IT equipment, and the Aftermarket segment. The Automobile business is engaged in the production and sales of bearings for car manufacturers and automotive component manufacturers, steering columns, and automatic transmission components. Its products include ball bearings, roller bearings, Plummer blocks, electric power steering, and super precision bearings. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automobile segment.
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