Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4229 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4229
65 GF Score
Price 円4,545.00
GF Value 円3,203.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co TSE:4229 -1.73% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:4229 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,203.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 55.68% 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. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.

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

TSE:4229' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.33


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:4229's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
55.68% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4229: 0.33

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co is 2.20%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co was 3.84%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 2.97%.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円50.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co was 10.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% 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.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) 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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Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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 0.27 0.42 0.30 0.35 0.33

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.40 0.33 0.36 0.34 0.32

TSE:4229 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4229
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Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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 )
=100/ 303.766
=0.33

Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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 )
=50/ 154.516
=0.32

* 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 0.32 mean?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #402 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.42. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.32 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #402 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #402 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.32 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 11.1% 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,203.39, compared to a current price of 円4,545.00 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 11.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,545.00 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,203.39. GuruFocus considers Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4229:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円3,203.39 vs. price of 円4,545.00 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 11.1% below the Chemicals median (#402 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 700 Shukuorui-machi, Takasaki, JPN, 370-0032
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturer. The company operates in two business segments. The Chemical segment manufactures and sells industrial phenol resin, urea-melamine-based adhesives, casting binders, spherical resin, plasticizers, formalin, Bisphenol F, resin and hardener for molding processes, high-function fiber, and resin-coated sand. The Real Estate Utilization segment is involved the real estate leasing business.
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