Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Dividend Payout Ratio: 51.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15621% Above Median


TSE:4549 Eiken Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4549
80 GF Score
Price 円2,603.00
GF Value 円2,480.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eiken Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Eiken Chemical Co TSE:4549 -0.80% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 51.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15621% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:4549 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,480.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Eiken Chemical Co ranks worse than 81.49% 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. Eiken Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.88.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Eiken Chemical Co Ltd is 0.88, which seems too high.

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

TSE:4549' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.88
Current: 0.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eiken Chemical Co was 0.88. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:4549's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.49% of 281 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs TSE:4549: 0.88

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Eiken Chemical Co is 2.23%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eiken Chemical Co was 3.73%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 1.79%.

Eiken Chemical Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円29.00.

During the past 12 months, Eiken Chemical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eiken Chemical Co was 32.10% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was 12.60% 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.

Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) 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.

Eiken Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Eiken Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eiken 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.

Eiken Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Eiken 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 0.30 0.33 0.70 0.77 0.88

Eiken 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 3.03 0.00 1.22 0.00 51.88

TSE:4549 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Eiken 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.

Eiken Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Eiken Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eiken 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.

Eiken 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 )
=58/ 65.944
=0.88

Eiken 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 )
=29/ 0.559
=51.88

* 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 51.88 mean?
Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 51.88 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 15621% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Eiken Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #229 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Eiken Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eiken Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 51.88 is 15621% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.88. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 51.88 is 12252.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #229 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eiken Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eiken Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #229 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eiken Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 51.88 is 12252.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eiken Chemical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Eiken Chemical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. Eiken Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 51.88 is 12252.4% 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 Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eiken Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 51.88, which is 15621% 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 Eiken Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,480.59, compared to a current price of 円2,603.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 51.88, which is 15621% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 12252.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. Eiken Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 51.88 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,603.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,480.59. GuruFocus considers Eiken Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4549:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 51.88 (15621% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円2,480.59 vs. price of 円2,603.00 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12252.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#229 of 281)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Eiken Chemical Co Business Description

Address 4-19-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-8408
Eiken Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It manufactures and sells clinical diagnostics and equipment. The company is engaged in processing, manufacture, purchase and sale of test agents, property and casualty insurance agency business. It as a general manufacturer of clinical diagnostics offers a wide range of in vitro diagnostic aids for all fields of medicine. Its major products include the Fecal immunochemical test, Molecular Genetics (LAMP), Microbiology, among many others.
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