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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical CoKBYPF -2.71%81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates KBYPF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.48. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 55.42% 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KBYPF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co was 0.50. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.31.
KBYPF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 55.42% of 996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs KBYPF: 0.50
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co was 2.04%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.92%.
During the past 12 months, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co was 17.80% per year. The lowest was 4.90% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (OTCPK:KBYPF) 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KBYPF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (KBYPF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #552 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.62 is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #552 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #552 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.62 is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 996 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 42.5% 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (KBYPF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.48, compared to a current price of $34.05 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 42.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (KBYPF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (KBYPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.05 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.48.
Key valuation signals for KBYPF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $35.48 vs. price of $34.05 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#552 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBYPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of healthcare products, daily necessities, and body warmers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Domestic Business and International Business, which handle production and sales activities in Japan and overseas, respectively. The company's product portfolio includes disposable body warmers, cooling gel sheets, OTC pharmaceuticals, oral hygiene products, air fresheners, eyeglass wipes, and deodorizing/household sundries.
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