Nippon Paper Industries CoTSE:3863 +2.14%54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:3863 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,146.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Forest Products companies, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks better than 85.34% 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3863'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.61 Max: 6.42
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 6.42. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.61.
TSE:3863's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 85.34% of 116
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs TSE:3863: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 4.59%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 2.81%.
During the past 12 months, Nippon Paper Industries Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was -12.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Paper Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Nippon Paper Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Nippon Paper Industries 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.
Nippon Paper Industries 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #17 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 6.42. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 0.23 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #17 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #17 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nippon Paper Industries Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 0.23 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paper Industries Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 6.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nippon Paper Industries Co has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.41, based on 116 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 43.2% below 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,146.12, compared to a current price of 円1,337.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 43.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.41. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,337.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,146.12.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Paper Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3863:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (62% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: 円1,146.12 vs. price of 円1,337.00 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Forest Products median (#17 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
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