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Sun A.Kaken CoTSE:4234 -1.24%57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:4234 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円669.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Chemicals companies, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks better than 87.76% 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. Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4234'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sun A.Kaken Co was 0.77. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.27.
TSE:4234's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.76% of 931
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs TSE:4234: 0.11
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sun A.Kaken Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) 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.
Sun A.Kaken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sun A.Kaken Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun A.Kaken 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.
TSE:4234 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sun A.Kaken 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.
Sun A.Kaken Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Sun A.Kaken 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.
Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sun A.Kaken Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #114 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sun A.Kaken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.77. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 0.25 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #114 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun A.Kaken Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun A.Kaken Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #114 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sun A.Kaken Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 0.25 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun A.Kaken Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Sun A.Kaken 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 0.32, based on 931 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. Sun A.Kaken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 21.9% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun A.Kaken Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円669.11, compared to a current price of 円955.00 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 21.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.32. Sun A.Kaken Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (TSE:4234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun A.Kaken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円955.00 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円669.11.
GuruFocus considers Sun A.Kaken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4234:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: 円669.11 vs. price of 円955.00 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% below the Chemicals median (#114 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun A.Kaken Co Ltd manufactures and sells various plastic composite products, packaging materials, and industrial materials. The Company's products are used in wrapping materials for medicines and foods, adhesive tapes, and protective films. It's products such as light packaging materials mainly made of paper, plastic, metal foil.
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