NIPPON KINZOKU CoTSE:5491 +1.30%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 491% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円816.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks better than 69% 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. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5491'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NIPPON KINZOKU Co was 0.55. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.11.
TSE:5491's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSE:5491: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NIPPON KINZOKU Co was 6.30% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
TSE:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. This is 491% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #84 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.55. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 0.65 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #84 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #84 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts NIPPON KINZOKU Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 0.65 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.39, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 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. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 66.7% 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 491% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円816.19, compared to a current price of 円858.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 66.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円858.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円816.19.
GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.65 (491% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: 円816.19 vs. price of 円858.00 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Steel median (#84 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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