Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of Nov. 2025) — 220% Above Median

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TSE:4616 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:4616
64 GF Score
Price 円1,938.00
GF Value 円1,658.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co TSE:4616 +0.16% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Nov. 2025, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:4616 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,658.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 70.23% 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.48.

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

TSE:4616' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was 0.55. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.

TSE:4616's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
70.23% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4616: 0.55

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co is 2.06%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was 2.24%. The lowest was 0.65%. And the median was 1.76%.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円40.00.

During the past 12 months, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was 35.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.15 0.15 0.29 0.54

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 0.70 0.00 0.48

TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
=40/ 74.725
=0.54

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=40/ 84.158
=0.48

* 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 0.48 mean?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #637 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.55. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 0.48 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #637 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #637 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 0.48 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 33.3% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 33.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84. GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (220% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% above the Chemicals median (#637 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Number 41, No. 1-chome, Amagasaki, Tsukaguchihon, Hyogo, JPN, 661-0001
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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