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MEC CoMECGF 94 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 28.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 20.10. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.81 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 754 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 84.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MECGF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.6 Med: 20.1 Max: 35.7
Current: 28.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MEC Co was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 20.10% per year.
MECGF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 84.48% of 754
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs MECGF: 28.70
During the past 12 months, MEC Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 152.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% 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.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MEC Co was 0.44. The lowest was 0.23. 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.
MEC Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 55.000000
2026-06-29
2026-06-30
2026-09-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006150
JPY 71.000000
2025-12-29
2025-12-31
2026-03-04
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006378
* 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.
MEC Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $47.16.
MEC Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.791088.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of MEC Co was 2.63%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 1.39%.
Good Sign:
MEC Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* 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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MECGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC Co'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.
MEC Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
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 28.70% mean?
MEC Co (MECGF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 28.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 20.10. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #117 out of 754 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is MEC Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
MEC Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 28.70% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.10. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.65. MEC Co's value of 28.70% is 517.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #117 out of 754 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #117 out of 754 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places MEC Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.65. MEC Co's value of 28.70% is 517.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.10 vs. the industry median of 4.65, MEC Co has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 4.65, based on 754 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. MEC Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 28.70% is 517.2% 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 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 MEC Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEC Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 28.70%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 20.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.81, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 28.70%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.10 and 517.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.65. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 28.70% as of Jun. 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.81.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 28.70% (43% above median its 10-year median of 20.10)
GF Value™: $40.81 vs. price of $47.16 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 517.2% above the Chemicals median (#117 of 754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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