Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd TSE:4968

63 GF Score

Price 円2,193.00

GF Value 円1,216.22

Valuation Significantly Overvalued

11 Warning Signs

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What is Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

Arakawa Chemical Industries TSE:4968 +0.78% 63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:4968 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,216.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks worse than 61.85% 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. Arakawa Chemical Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.

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

TSE:4968' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arakawa Chemical Industries was 0.87. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.44.

TSE:4968's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
61.85% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:4968: 0.45

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Arakawa Chemical Industries is 2.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arakawa Chemical Industries was 5.29%. The lowest was 1.32%. And the median was 3.65%.

Arakawa Chemical Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.00.

During the past 12 months, Arakawa Chemical Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arakawa Chemical Industries was 20.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.00% 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.

Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) 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.

Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arakawa Chemical Industries'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.

Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Arakawa Chemical Industries Annual Data

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0.87

0.45

Arakawa Chemical Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.00	0.71	1.11	0.71	0.33

TSE:4968 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arakawa Chemical Industries'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.

Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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

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63GF Score

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Arakawa Chemical Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Arakawa Chemical Industries'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 )
	=	50	/	110.537
	=	0.45

Arakawa Chemical Industries'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 )
	=	25	/	74.853
	=	0.33

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 mean?

Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Arakawa Chemical Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #561 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.

Is Arakawa Chemical Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Arakawa Chemical Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.87. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #561 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arakawa Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Arakawa Chemical Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #561 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arakawa Chemical Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Arakawa Chemical Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Arakawa Chemical Industries 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. Arakawa Chemical Industries'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 Arakawa Chemical Industries 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. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Arakawa Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,216.22, compared to a current price of 円2,193.00 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 8.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Arakawa Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968), 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,193.00 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,216.22. GuruFocus considers Arakawa Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4968:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: 円1,216.22 vs. price of 円2,193.00 (80.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 63/100 with 11 warning signs
Industry Position: 8.3% below the Chemicals median (#561 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arakawa Chemical Industries Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies TSE:4094 TSE:4092 NGO:2902 TSE:4611 TSE:4462 TSE:5304 TSE:4275 TSE:4112 TSE:4082 TSE:4064 LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Address No. 3, No. 1, Hirano-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0046

Website http://www.arakawachem.co.jp

Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of paper chemicals, resins for printing inks, resins for adhesives/adhesives, and intermediates for electronic materials. It manufactures various paper chemicals including water-repellents, sizing agents, paper surface improving agents, and paper strengthening, and other types of papers. It also provides printing inks for offset printing; book (magazine)-gravures and food-package-gravures. It also offers electronic materials, including rosins for use as raw material of chemicals and electronic components.

63GF Score

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