Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 135% Above Median

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TSE:4112 Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4112
84 GF Score
Price 円2,012.00
GF Value 円1,983.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hodogaya Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hodogaya Chemical Co TSE:4112 -1.71% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:4112 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,983.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks better than 62.18% 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. Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.

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

TSE:4112' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hodogaya Chemical Co was 0.28. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.20.

TSE:4112's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
62.18% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4112: 0.28

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Hodogaya Chemical Co is 2.44%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hodogaya Chemical Co was 2.58%. The lowest was 0.58%. And the median was 1.42%.

Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.00.

During the past 12 months, Hodogaya Chemical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hodogaya Chemical Co was 15.40% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 1.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) 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.

Hodogaya Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hodogaya Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hodogaya 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.

Hodogaya Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hodogaya Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.28

Hodogaya Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.64 0.00 0.47

TSE:4112 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hodogaya 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.

Hodogaya Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


TSE:4112
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Hodogaya 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.

Hodogaya Chemical 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 )
=50/ 178.298
=0.28

Hodogaya Chemical 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 )
=25/ 53.318
=0.47

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 mean?
Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #343 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.28. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Hodogaya Chemical Co's value of 0.47 is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #343 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hodogaya Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hodogaya Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #343 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hodogaya Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Hodogaya Chemical Co's value of 0.47 is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hodogaya Chemical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Hodogaya Chemical 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. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 30.6% 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 Hodogaya 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. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,983.38, compared to a current price of 円2,012.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 30.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Hodogaya Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,012.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,983.38. GuruFocus considers Hodogaya Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4112:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: 円1,983.38 vs. price of 円2,012.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.6% above the Chemicals median (#343 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4112 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hodogaya Chemical Co Business Description

Address Davinci Shiba Park Bldg, B-11th floor, 2-4-1 Shiba koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. The firm's product includes imaging materials, dyes, colors, food additives, and organic light emitting diode materials. The Functional Polymers unit consists of urethane and cement-based construction and civil engineering materials, polyol, and basic raw materials for general chemistry industry. Basic Chemicals handles production of hydrogen peroxide. Agro-Science unit deals with herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents for crop fields, golf courses, and green areas. Logistic services include warehousing, cargo transport, and commissioned research businesses.
84GF Score

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