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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%78 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 67.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.5 Med: 9.5 Max: 32.6
Current: 12.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nagase was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
NGSCF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 67.33% of 753
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs NGSCF: 12.60
During the past 12 months, Nagase's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% 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 Nagase was 0.46. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.37.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Nagase Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 13.750000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-18
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 11.250000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY: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.
Nagase's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $7.364.
Nagase's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.16246.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Nagase was 4.28%. The lowest was 1.61%. And the median was 2.63%.
Warning Sign:
Nagase & Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* 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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NGSCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase'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 12.60% mean?
Nagase (NGSCF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Nagase and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #246 out of 753 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Nagase's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Nagase's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.60% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.50. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70. Nagase's value of 12.60% is 168.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #246 out of 753 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #246 out of 753 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70. Nagase's value of 12.60% is 168.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Nagase 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 4.70, based on 753 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. Nagase's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.60% is 168.1% 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.60%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.42, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.60%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 168.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.70. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.60% 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.42.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.60% (33% above median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: $5.42 vs. price of $7.36 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.1% above the Chemicals median (#246 of 753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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