Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TSE:5388 Kunimine Industries Co Ltd TSE:5388
70 GF Score
Price 円1,277.00
GF Value 円1,194.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kunimine Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kunimine Industries Co TSE:5388 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:5388 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,194.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Building Materials companies, Kunimine Industries Co ranks worse than 50.24% 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. Kunimine Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.

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

TSE:5388' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.56
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kunimine Industries Co was 0.56. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.29.

TSE:5388's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
50.24% of 211 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs TSE:5388: 0.38

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Kunimine Industries Co is 3.13%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kunimine Industries Co was 4.19%. The lowest was 1.76%. And the median was 3.04%.

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

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kunimine Industries Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.

Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) 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.

Kunimine Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kunimine Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kunimine Industries 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 0.29 0.56 0.49 0.49 0.38

Kunimine Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.52 0.49 0.49 0.54 0.32

TSE:5388 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kunimine Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:5388
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Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries 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 )
=40/ 104.845
=0.38

Kunimine Industries 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 )
=25/ 77.79
=0.32

* 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 0.32 mean?
Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Kunimine Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #106 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Kunimine Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kunimine Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.56. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.32 is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #106 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kunimine Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kunimine Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #106 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kunimine Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.32 is 15.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kunimine Industries Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Kunimine Industries Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 211 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. Kunimine Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 15.8% 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 Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials 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. Kunimine Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kunimine Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,194.86, compared to a current price of 円1,277.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 15.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Kunimine Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,277.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,194.86. GuruFocus considers Kunimine Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5388:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,194.86 vs. price of 円1,277.00 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% below the Building Materials median (#106 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kunimine Industries Co Business Description

Address 1-10-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101 0032
Kunimine Industries Co Ltd manufactures bentonite for casting, civil engineering & as toilet sands for pets. It also manufactures agricultural & water treating chemicals, medicines, cosmetics, animal drugs, & feed additives, among others. Its products are used as raw materials for various products, including materials for civil engineering and construction works, industrial products, and familiar products such as cosmetics and medical products.
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