Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 371% Above Median

What is Chubu Steel Plate Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Chubu Steel Plate Co NGO:5461 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 371% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates NGO:5461 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,925.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks worse than 96.31% 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. Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.77.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chubu Steel Plate Co Ltd is 3.11, which seems too high.

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

NGO:5461' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.8 Max: 3.11
Current: 3.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chubu Steel Plate Co was 3.11. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.80.

NGO:5461's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96.31% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs NGO:5461: 3.11

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Chubu Steel Plate Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chubu Steel Plate Co was 5.36%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.94%.

Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円54.00.

During the past 12 months, Chubu Steel Plate Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chubu Steel Plate Co was 12.00% per year. The lowest was 12.00% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) 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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Chubu Steel Plate Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Chubu Steel Plate Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Chubu Steel Plate Co Annual Data

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NGO:5461 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chubu Steel Plate 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.

Chubu Steel Plate Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Chubu Steel Plate Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Chubu Steel Plate Co'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 )
	=	104	/	33.667
	=	3.09

Chubu Steel Plate Co'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 )
	=	54	/	14.333
	=	3.77

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.77 mean?

Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.77 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. This is 371% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #261 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.

Is Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.77 is 371% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 3.11. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 3.77 is 866.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #261 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chubu Steel Plate Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Chubu Steel Plate Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?

According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #261 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chubu Steel Plate Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 3.77 is 866.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Steel Plate Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Chubu Steel Plate 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 Steel company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 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. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.77 is 866.7% 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.77, which is 371% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Chubu Steel Plate Co stock overvalued right now?

Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.77. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,925.47, compared to a current price of 円2,082.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.77, which is 371% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 866.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. Chubu Steel Plate Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.77 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Steel Plate Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,082.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,925.47.

Key valuation signals for NGO:5461:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.77 (371% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: 円1,925.47 vs. price of 円2,082.00 (8.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 866.7% above the Steel median (#261 of 271)

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Chubu Steel Plate Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies TSE:5563 TSE:5445 TSE:8065 TSE:8075 TSE:5976 TSE:5480 TSE:5410 TSE:5449 TSE:5464 TSE:5484 NUE XAMS:MT STLD BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL RS TSE:5401 SHSE:600019 XKRX:005490 SHSE:600010

Other Exchanges 5461:Japan

Address 5-1 Ousudori, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 454-8506

Website http://www.chubukohan.co.jp

Chubu Steel Plate Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of thick steel sheets and pieces, and the cutting of steel plates in Japan. The company's segment includes Steel-related business, Rental Business, Logistics business, and Engineering Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Steel-related business, which manufactures and sells thick steel plate products using electric furnaces.

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