ARSWF (Arisawa Mfg Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Above Median

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ARSWF Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd ARSWF
82 GF Score
Price $3.15
GF Value $2.22
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Arisawa Mfg Co ARSWF 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates ARSWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks worse than 77.23% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is 0.87, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arisawa Mfg Co was 4.90. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.83.

ARSWF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.47
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Arisawa Mfg Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arisawa Mfg Co was 10.73%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.89%.

Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.

During the past 12 months, Arisawa Mfg Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arisawa Mfg Co was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -37.60% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Arisawa Mfg Co (OTCPK:ARSWF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Arisawa Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.69 0.80 0.87

Arisawa Mfg Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.85 0.00 1.75 0.00 1.46

ARSWF vs APH, GLW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Arisawa Mfg Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.769/ 0.888
=0.87

Arisawa Mfg Co'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 )
=0.492/ 0.337
=1.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 mean?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #936 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.90. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 1.46 is 210.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #936 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #936 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arisawa Mfg Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 1.46 is 210.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arisawa Mfg Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Arisawa Mfg 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 210.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 210.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.

Key valuation signals for ARSWF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.46 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.15 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 210.6% above the Hardware median (#936 of 1212)

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

Arisawa Mfg Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5208:Japan
Address 1-5-5 Minamihon town City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu, JPN, 943-8610
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
82GF Score

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