Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd TSE:4228

53 GF Score

Price 円512.00

GF Value 円358.90

Valuation Significantly Overvalued

9 Warning Signs

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What is Sekisui Kasei Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sekisui Kasei Co TSE:4228 +0.99% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4228 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円358.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks better than 81.7% 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.

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

TSE:4228' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sekisui Kasei Co was 1.20. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.51.

TSE:4228's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.7% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4228: 0.16

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Sekisui Kasei Co is 2.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sekisui Kasei Co was 6.51%. The lowest was 0.55%. And the median was 2.91%.

Sekisui Kasei Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15.00.

During the past 12 months, Sekisui Kasei Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 400.00% per year. 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 -15.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sekisui Kasei Co was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) 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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Sekisui Kasei Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekisui Kasei 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sekisui Kasei Co Annual Data

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Sekisui Kasei Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:4228 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sekisui Kasei 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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

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Sekisui Kasei Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sekisui Kasei 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 )
	=	15	/	79.498
	=	0.19

Sekisui Kasei 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 )
	=	15	/	110.98
	=	0.14

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 mean?

Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Sekisui Kasei Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #166 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.

Is Sekisui Kasei Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sekisui Kasei Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.20. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.14 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #166 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sekisui Kasei Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sekisui Kasei Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #166 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sekisui Kasei Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.14 is 61.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui Kasei Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sekisui Kasei 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 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 61.1% 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 Sekisui Kasei 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sekisui Kasei Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円358.90, compared to a current price of 円512.00 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 61.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Sekisui Kasei Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円512.00 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円358.90. GuruFocus considers Sekisui Kasei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4228:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: 円358.90 vs. price of 円512.00 (42.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 61.1% below the Chemicals median (#166 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sekisui Kasei Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies TSE:4410 TSE:4977 TSE:4229 TSE:4231 TSE:4620 TSE:4973 TSE:4635 TSE:5018 TSE:4249 TSE:4064 LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565

Website https://www.sekisuikasei.com

Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd is a plastic provider solution company. The company is engaged in manufacture and sale of foamed plastic and other plastic products. It operates in two segments, Human Life, and Industry. The products in human life segment include Eslen beads, Eslen sheet, Eslen wood, Interforms, ES molded products such as ES Dan mat, Eslen block used in agricultural and fishery materials, food packaging materials, distribution materials, construction materials, civil engineering materials. The products in Industry segment are Pioceran, Literon, Neomicrolen, Serpet, Techpolymer, Technogel, Techheater, Elastil, Formac, ST-LAYER used in automotive materials, vehicle parts packaging, industrial materials, industrial packaging, electronic component materials, medical and health materials.

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