Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 512% Above Median

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TSE:4526 Riken Vitamin Co Ltd TSE:4526
83 GF Score
Price 円3,145.00
GF Value 円2,863.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Riken Vitamin Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Riken Vitamin Co TSE:4526 -0.32% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 512% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:4526 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,863.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Riken Vitamin Co ranks worse than 66.9% 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. Riken Vitamin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02.

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

TSE:4526' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Riken Vitamin Co was 0.61. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:4526's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.9% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs TSE:4526: 0.61

As of today (2026-07-17), the Dividend Yield % of Riken Vitamin Co is 3.50%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Riken Vitamin Co was 4.08%. The lowest was 1.31%. And the median was 2.54%.

Riken Vitamin Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円55.00.

During the past 12 months, Riken Vitamin Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Riken Vitamin Co was 29.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 8.40% 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.

Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) 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.

Riken Vitamin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Riken Vitamin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riken Vitamin 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.

Riken Vitamin Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Riken Vitamin 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 0.14 0.31 0.35 0.41 0.61

Riken Vitamin 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 1.60 0.00 1.15 0.00 2.02

TSE:4526 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Riken Vitamin 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.

Riken Vitamin Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Riken Vitamin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Riken Vitamin 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.

Riken Vitamin 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 )
=110/ 179.116
=0.61

Riken Vitamin 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 )
=55/ 27.279
=2.02

* 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 2.02 mean?
Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Riken Vitamin Co and its competitors. This is 512% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Riken Vitamin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #667 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Riken Vitamin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Riken Vitamin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 is 512% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Riken Vitamin Co's value of 2.02 is 369.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #667 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Riken Vitamin Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riken Vitamin Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #667 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Riken Vitamin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Riken Vitamin Co's value of 2.02 is 369.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Riken Vitamin Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Riken Vitamin 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 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. Riken Vitamin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 is 369.8% 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 Riken Vitamin Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riken Vitamin Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02, which is 512% above 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 Riken Vitamin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,863.86, compared to a current price of 円3,145.00 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02, which is 512% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 369.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Riken Vitamin Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02 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 Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Vitamin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,145.00 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,863.86. GuruFocus considers Riken Vitamin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4526:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.02 (512% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円2,863.86 vs. price of 円3,145.00 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 369.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#667 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4526 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Riken Vitamin Co Business Description

Address 2-9-18 TDC Building, 11th-12th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8370
Riken Vitamin Co Ltd is a Japan based animal food manufacturing company. It is a developer and producer of a wide variety of improvers that is broadly used to improve the texture and quality of processed food. It is engaged in consumer and commercial foods, processed food ingredients, food chemicals for industrial uses and Vitamin production and sales. The company's food emulsifiers are used in various applications such as cakes, bread, noodles, ice cream, as well as fat and oil food product. In addition to emulsifiers, Riken Vitamin also provides a range of other food improvers for various purposes according to relevant consumer needs.
83GF Score

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