Denso (DNZOF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


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What is Denso Dividend Payout Ratio?

Denso DNZOF -8.14% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates DNZOF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Vehicles & Parts companies, Denso ranks worse than 56.83% 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. Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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

DNZOF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.48   Max: 1.59
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Denso was 1.59. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.48.

DNZOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
56.83% of 776 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs DNZOF: 0.41

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Denso is 3.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Denso was 4.57%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 2.46%.

Denso's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.22.

During the past 12 months, Denso's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Denso was 33.70% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 11.60% 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.

Denso (OTCPK:DNZOF) 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.

Denso Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Denso Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denso'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.

Denso Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Denso 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 0.45 0.45 0.52 0.58 0.50

Denso 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 0.86 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.56

DNZOF vs ORLY, AZO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Denso'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.

Denso Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Denso 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.

Denso'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 )
=0.422/ 0.845
=0.50

Denso'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 )
=0.221/ 0.396
=0.56

* 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 0.56 mean?
Denso (DNZOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Denso and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Denso ranks #441 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Denso's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Denso's value of 0.56 is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denso ranks #441 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denso has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denso's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Denso ranks #441 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Denso in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Denso's value of 0.56 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Denso's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Denso 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 776 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. Denso's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 55.6% 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 Denso and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Denso's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denso stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denso (DNZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.70, compared to a current price of $10.73 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 55.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Denso's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Denso (DNZOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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 Denso (DNZOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denso stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.73 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.70. GuruFocus considers Denso to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DNZOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $11.70 vs. price of $10.73 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#441 of 776)

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

Denso Business Description

Address 1-1 Showa-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Kariya, JPN, 448-8661
Denso was founded on Dec. 16, 1949, as Nippondenso, and is now a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, ranging from thermal and powertrain control systems to electronic and electrification solutions, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and a core member of the Toyota Group.
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