KWPCF (Kewpie) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (As of Nov. 2025) — 128% Above Median

Kewpie KWPCF 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Nov. 2025, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates KWPCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kewpie ranks better than 69.57% 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. Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.73.

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

KWPCF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kewpie was 0.58. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.32.

KWPCF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
69.57% of 999 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs KWPCF: 0.30

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Kewpie is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kewpie was 2.22%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.58%.

Kewpie's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.17.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kewpie was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -18.80% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.

Kewpie (OTCPK:KWPCF) 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.

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Kewpie Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Kewpie Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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KWPCF vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kewpie'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.

Kewpie Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Kewpie Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.348	/	1.09
	=	0.32

Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.174	/	0.239
	=	0.73

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 mean?

Kewpie (KWPCF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #304 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.

Is Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kewpie's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kewpie's value of 0.73 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #304 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kewpie's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #304 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kewpie in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kewpie's value of 0.73 is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewpie's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Kewpie 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 999 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. Kewpie's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 65.9% 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 Kewpie 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. Kewpie's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?

Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.51, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 65.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kewpie (KWPCF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Nov. 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51.

Key valuation signals for KWPCF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (128% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $27.53 (22.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#304 of 999)

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

Kewpie Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSE:2002 TSE:2282 TSE:2212 TSE:2871 TSE:1332 TSE:2264 TSE:2229 TSE:2206 TSE:2897 TSE:2810 XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 SHSE:603288 NSE:NESTLEIND KHC SHSE:600887 SZSE:300999 GIS

Other Exchanges 2809:Japan QPJ:Germany

Address 1-4-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002

Website https://www.kewpie.co.jp

Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.

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