KDCLF (Japan Engine) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 421% Above Median


KDCLF Japan Engine Corp KDCLF
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Price $50.45
GF Value $34.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Japan Engine Dividend Payout Ratio?

Japan Engine KDCLF 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 421% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks better than 84.97% 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. Japan Engine's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.

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

KDCLF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.16
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Japan Engine was 0.16. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.14.

KDCLF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
84.97% of 1723 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs KDCLF: 0.15

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Japan Engine is 0.84%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Japan Engine was 4.55%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 1.80%.

Japan Engine's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43.

During the past 12 months, Japan Engine's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 87.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 85.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Engine was 118.00% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 38.70% 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.

Japan Engine (OTCPK:KDCLF) 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.

Japan Engine Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Japan Engine Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Engine'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.

Japan Engine Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Japan Engine 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 0.14 0.15 0.15

Japan Engine 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 0.91 0.00 0.14 0.00 0.73

KDCLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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.

Japan Engine Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Engine 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.

Japan Engine'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 )
=0.555/ 3.594
=0.15

Japan Engine'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 )
=0.429/ 0.592
=0.72

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 mean?
Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Japan Engine and its competitors. This is 421% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Japan Engine's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #259 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Japan Engine's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Japan Engine's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 421% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.16. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Japan Engine's value of 0.73 is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #259 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #259 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Japan Engine in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Japan Engine's value of 0.73 is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Engine's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Japan Engine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,723 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. Japan Engine's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 97.3% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 421% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 421% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 97.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01. GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KDCLF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (421% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 97.3% above the Industrial Products median (#259 of 1723)

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

Japan Engine Business Description

Other Exchanges 6016:Japan
Address 1-38, Minamifutami, Futami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, Akashi, JPN, 674 0093
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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