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Nihon Parkerizing CoNHPCF 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 297% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates NHPCF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.55. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks worse than 66.81% 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. Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NHPCF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nihon Parkerizing Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.38.
NHPCF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66.81% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs NHPCF: 0.50
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nihon Parkerizing Co was 5.11%. The lowest was 0.99%. And the median was 2.38%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Parkerizing Co was 23.30% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Nihon Parkerizing Co (OTCPK:NHPCF) 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Parkerizing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Parkerizing 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.
NHPCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Parkerizing 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Nihon Parkerizing 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co'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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. This is 297% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #606 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 is 297% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.51. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 1.51 is 319.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #606 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Parkerizing Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Parkerizing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #606 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nihon Parkerizing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 1.51 is 319.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Parkerizing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Nihon Parkerizing 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 is 319.4% 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51, which is 297% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.55, compared to a current price of $9.60 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51, which is 297% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 319.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Nihon Parkerizing Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Parkerizing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.60 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.55.
Key valuation signals for NHPCF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.51 (297% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: $8.55 vs. price of $9.60 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 319.4% above the Chemicals median (#606 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical company. It engages in the production and sale of metal surface treatment chemicals, corrosion prevention chemicals, industrial chemicals and paints. The company's business segments include Chemicals, Equipment, Jobbing, and Other which includes its building maintenance business, transportation business, and solar power generation business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemicals Business. The chemicals division manufactures and sells chemicals to form a conversion coating on the surface of metals and other substrates to improve their functionality by improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance, lubricity and other performances, thereby adding value to the substrate materials.
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