Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesKWHIF -1.33%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates KWHIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks better than 69.51% 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KWHIF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was 0.53. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.29.
KWHIF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.51% of 1722
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs KWHIF: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was 4.91%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 1.80%.
During the past 12 months, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was 55.40% per year. The lowest was -17.00% per year. And the median was 18.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries (OTCPK:KWHIF) 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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KWHIF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #525 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.53. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 0.38 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #525 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #525 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 0.38 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 1,722 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 2.7% 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.85, compared to a current price of $17.77 — trading 80.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 2.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.77 is trading 80.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.85.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KWHIF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $9.85 vs. price of $17.77 (80.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Industrial Products median (#525 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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