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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.31.
SHECY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 58.32% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SHECY: 0.20
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 3.31%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 1.72%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 65.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.42. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.42 over the past decade. 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. 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.11, compared to a current price of $21.30 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.30 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.11.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $17.11 vs. price of $21.30 (24.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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