Kokusai ElectricKOKSF +10.94%33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates KOKSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Semiconductors companies, Kokusai Electric ranks better than 61.06% 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. Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KOKSF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kokusai Electric was 0.42. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.24.
KOKSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 61.06% of 452
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.395
vs KOKSF: 0.42
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kokusai Electric (OTCPK:KOKSF) 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.
Kokusai Electric Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kokusai Electric Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kokusai Electric'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.
KOKSF vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kokusai Electric'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.
Kokusai Electric Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kokusai Electric 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.
Kokusai Electric'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.
Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kokusai Electric and its competitors. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #176 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kokusai Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.42. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Kokusai Electric's value of 1.20 is 203.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #176 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kokusai Electric has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kokusai Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #176 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kokusai Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Kokusai Electric's value of 1.20 is 203.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kokusai Electric's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Kokusai Electric 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 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. Kokusai Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 203.8% 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 Kokusai Electric and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kokusai Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kokusai Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.97, compared to a current price of $67.15 — trading 158.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 203.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. Kokusai Electric's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Kokusai Electric (KOKSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 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 Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kokusai Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.15 is trading 158.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.97.
GuruFocus considers Kokusai Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KOKSF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.20 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $25.97 vs. price of $67.15 (158.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 203.8% above the Semiconductors median (#176 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kokusai Electric Corp is engaged in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment business. The company operates as a single business segment focused on the development, manufacture, and supply of semiconductor production equipment used in the fabrication of electronic components. The main products include batch film deposition equipment, treatment equipment for film quality improvement, units for measuring instruments and cleaning equipment, and others.
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