Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Above Median


TSE:4462 Ishihara Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4462
86 GF Score
Price 円3,045.00
GF Value 円2,407.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ishihara Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ishihara Chemical Co TSE:4462 -3.03% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:4462 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,407.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks better than 72.88% 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.

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

TSE:4462' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.39
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ishihara Chemical Co was 0.39. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.27.

TSE:4462's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
72.88% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4462: 0.21

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Ishihara Chemical Co is 1.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ishihara Chemical Co was 2.86%. The lowest was 1.18%. And the median was 1.92%.

Ishihara Chemical Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22.00.

During the past 12 months, Ishihara Chemical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ishihara Chemical Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) 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.

Ishihara Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ishihara Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ishihara 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.

Ishihara Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ishihara 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 0.23 0.33 0.30 0.23 0.21

Ishihara Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 0.24 0.00 0.41 0.00 0.33

TSE:4462 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishihara 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.

Ishihara Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Ishihara 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.

Ishihara 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 )
=44/ 210.017
=0.21

Ishihara 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 )
=22/ 65.856
=0.33

* 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 0.33 mean?
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Ishihara Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #246 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ishihara Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.39. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #246 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ishihara Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishihara Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #246 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Ishihara Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ishihara Chemical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Ishihara Chemical 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 8.3% 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 Ishihara 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 22% above 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 Ishihara Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,407.37, compared to a current price of 円3,045.00 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 8.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Ishihara Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,045.00 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,407.37. GuruFocus considers Ishihara Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4462:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: 円2,407.37 vs. price of 円3,045.00 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.3% below the Chemicals median (#246 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ishihara Chemical Co Business Description

Address 5-26 Nishiyanagiwara-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, JPN, 652-0806
Ishihara Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells plating solutions and metal finishing agents for semiconductors and electronic parts.
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