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. Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4657'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.13 Max: 285.71
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Environmental Control Center Co was 285.71. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.13.
TSE:4657's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 68% of 100
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs TSE:4657: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Environmental Control Center Co was 3.05%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 1.12%.
During the past 12 months, Environmental Control Center 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 15.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Environmental Control Center Co was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 11.15% 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.
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Environmental Control Center Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TSE:4657 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Environmental Control Center 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.
Environmental Control Center Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Environmental Control Center 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.
* 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.
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 285.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #68 out of 100 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Environmental Control Center Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 285.71. Based on the distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #68 out of 100 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Environmental Control Center Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Environmental Control Center Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #68 out of 100 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Environmental Control Center Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Environmental Control Center Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 285.71 over the past decade. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Waste Management companies is 0.38, based on 100 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. 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Environmental Control Center Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Control Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円566.33, compared to a current price of 円474.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Environmental Control Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円474.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円566.33.
GuruFocus considers Environmental Control Center Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4657:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: 円566.33 vs. price of 円474.00 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Environmental Control Center Co Business Description
Environmental Control Center Co Ltd is a Japan based environmental consulting company with a focus on chemical analysis. It provides solutions for environmental problems by monitoring and consulting services for air, water, and soil in the general environment. In addition, it also offers environmental survey, analysis, consulting and designing services for environmental or waste management, environmental conservation and remediation of municipal, prefectural and national governments.
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