KYKOF (Kyowa Kirin Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.49 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


KYKOF Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd KYKOF
82 GF Score
Price $14.43
GF Value $17.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kyowa Kirin Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kyowa Kirin Co KYKOF 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates KYKOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 444 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks worse than 59.91% 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. Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.49.

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

KYKOF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.6
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kyowa Kirin Co was 0.60. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.48.

KYKOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
59.91% of 444 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.375 vs KYKOF: 0.45

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Kyowa Kirin Co is 2.81%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kyowa Kirin Co was 2.81%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 1.63%.

Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.21.

During the past 12 months, Kyowa Kirin Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kyowa Kirin Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 8.00% 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co (OTCPK:KYKOF) 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kyowa Kirin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyowa Kirin Co'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.

Kyowa Kirin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kyowa Kirin Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.51 0.37 0.51 0.49

Kyowa Kirin Co 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 0.00 1.55 0.00 0.49 0.00

KYKOF vs ZTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kyowa Kirin 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kyowa Kirin 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.398/ 0.821
=0.48

Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.205/ 0.422
=0.49

* 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 0.49 mean?
Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #266 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kyowa Kirin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.60. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Kyowa Kirin Co's value of 0.49 is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #266 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Kirin Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Kirin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #266 out of 444 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kyowa Kirin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Kyowa Kirin Co's value of 0.49 is 30.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Kirin Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Kyowa Kirin 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.38, based on 444 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. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is 30.7% 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 Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.92, compared to a current price of $14.43 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 30.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.38. Kyowa Kirin Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.43 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.92. GuruFocus considers Kyowa Kirin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KYKOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.49 (near median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $17.92 vs. price of $14.43 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 30.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#266 of 444)

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

Kyowa Kirin Co Business Description

Address 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, sales, import and export of prescription pharmaceuticals. Its products include KHK4083/AMG 451, rocatinlimab; ziftomenib; OTL-203 KK8398, infigratinib; KHK4951, tivozanib; OTL-201; KK4277; KK2260; KK2269; KK2845; and KK8123.
82GF Score

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