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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CoTSE:3877 -0.05%65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Forest Products companies, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks worse than 54.31% 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3877'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co was 1.42. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.31.
TSE:3877's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 54.31% of 116
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs TSE:3877: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co was 5.36%. The lowest was 1.40%. And the median was 3.50%.
During the past 12 months, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -18.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #63 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.42. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 0.45 is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #63 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #63 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 0.45 is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.42, 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 8.4% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 8.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.42. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47.
GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Forest Products median (#63 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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