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During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 65.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 1.65. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.32.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 53.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 53.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-11-18
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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $38.642.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.691332.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 3.31%. The lowest was 0.98%. And the median was 1.72%.
* 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
SHECF vs DOW: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 5-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 least square regression.
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What does a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.10% mean?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.10% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.10%. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 14.10% is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 572 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 14.10% is 86.8% 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 7.55, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.10% is 86.8% 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.79, compared to a current price of $38.64 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.10% and 86.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 7.55. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.10% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.64 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.79.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHECF:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 14.10%
GF Value™: $37.79 vs. price of $38.64 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% above the Chemicals median (#191 of 572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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