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Sumitomo Electric IndustriesSMTOF +8.70%78 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 45.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 303% above its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates SMTOF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 613 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks better than 86.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Electric Industries's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
SMTOF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.4 Med: 11.3 Max: 45.5
Current: 45.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Electric Industries was 45.50% per year. The lowest was -11.40% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
SMTOF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 86.13% of 613
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 14.5
vs SMTOF: 45.50
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Electric Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 58.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 45.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries was 0.45. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.39.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 26.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 12.500000
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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $14.474.
Sumitomo Electric Industries's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.247911.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sumitomo Electric Industries was 4.84%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 2.80%.
* 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
SMTOF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 45.50% mean?
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 45.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. This is 303% above median its historical median of 11.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #85 out of 613 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 45.50% is 303% above median its 10-year median of 11.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 45.50% is 213.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #85 out of 613 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #85 out of 613 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 45.50% is 213.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 14.50, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 14.50, based on 613 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 45.50% is 213.8% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 45.50%, which is 303% above median its own 10-year median of 11.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.04, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 187.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 45.50%, which is 303% above median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 213.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 14.50. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 45.50% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 187.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.04.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 45.50% (303% above median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: $5.04 vs. price of $14.47 (187.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#85 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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