HPHTF (Hamamatsu Photonics KK) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median

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HPHTF Hamamatsu Photonics KK HPHTF
94 GF Score
Price $14.85
GF Value $13.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hamamatsu Photonics KK 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Hamamatsu Photonics KK HPHTF 94 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 7.30. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 94/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks worse than 60.24% on this metric.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

HPHTF' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.2   Med: 7.3   Max: 62.6
Current: 1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 62.60% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 7.30% per year.

HPHTF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than
60.24% of 986 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.7 vs HPHTF: 1.80

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87. As of today, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % is 1.61%.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.


Hamamatsu Photonics KK  (OTCPK:HPHTF) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.12/ 0.138
=0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 0.89. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.30.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
JPY 19.0000002026-03-302026-03-312026-06-02Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyJPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 19.0000002025-09-292025-09-302025-12-22Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyJPY:USD 0.006758

* 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.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.247836/14.85
=1.67 %

Current Share Price is $14.85.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.247836.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 3.22%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 1.00%.

* 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.


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HPHTF vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.


Hamamatsu Photonics KK 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Hamamatsu Photonics KK 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.80% mean?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 7.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #594 out of 986 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.80% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 7.30. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.80% is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #594 out of 986 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #594 out of 986 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.80% is 76.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.30 vs. the industry median of 7.70, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 7.70, based on 986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.80% is 76.6% below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.80%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 7.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.85 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.80%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 7.30 and 76.6% below the Hardware industry median of 7.70. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.80% as of Mar. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.85 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HPHTF:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.80% (75% below median its 10-year median of 7.30)
  • GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.85 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.6% below the Hardware median (#594 of 986)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hamamatsu Photonics KK Business Description

Address 1126-1 Ichino-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, JPN, 435-8558
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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