Denka CoFRA:DIK -1.68%55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:DIK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Denka Co ranks worse than 70.12% 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. Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DIK'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.66
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Denka Co was 1.66. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.41.
FRA:DIK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.12% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:DIK: 0.56
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Denka Co was 49.40% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) 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.
Denka Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Denka Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Denka 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Denka 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.
Denka Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Denka Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #636 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Denka Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.66. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Denka Co's value of 0.57 is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #636 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denka Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denka Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #636 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Denka Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Denka Co's value of 0.57 is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Denka Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Denka 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. Denka Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 58.3% 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 Denka Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Denka Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co (FRA:DIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.39, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 88.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 58.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Denka Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 11 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 88.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.39.
GuruFocus considers Denka Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DIK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €23.40 (88.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the Chemicals median (#636 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Denka Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The elastomers and performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber products used by the automotive industry and plastics used to manufacture electronics including televisions. The infrastructure and social solutions segment sells cement and fertilizer to the construction and building industries. The electronics and innovative products segment sells film, and resins used by the electronics industry. The life science and environment products segment sells housing materials including rain gutters, plastic food packaging materials, and industrial materials including electrical tape.
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