Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Above Median

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TSE:5609 Nippon Chuzo K.K. TSE:5609
62 GF Score
Price 円950.00
GF Value 円722.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Chuzo K.K. Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nippon Chuzo K.K. TSE:5609 -1.35% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円722.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks better than 72.86% 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 Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5609' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.28   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 0.52. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.28.

TSE:5609's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
72.86% of 269 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs TSE:5609: 0.21

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of Nippon Chuzo K.K. is 2.08%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 6.32%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 3.33%.

Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20.00.

During the past 12 months, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 -12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) 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 Chuzo K.K. Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nippon Chuzo K.K. Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 0.28 0.24 0.19 0.52 0.37

Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 0.26 0.00 0.46 0.00 0.44

TSE:5609 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 Chuzo K.K.'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 )
=20/ 54.581
=0.37

Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 )
=20/ 45.665
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #73 out of 269 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.52. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.44 is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #73 out of 269 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #73 out of 269 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.44 is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 269 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 Chuzo K.K.'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 12.8% 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 Chuzo K.K. 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 Chuzo K.K.'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円722.51, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 12.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円722.51. GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: 円722.51 vs. price of 円950.00 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% above the Steel median (#73 of 269)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Chuzo K.K. Business Description

Address Shiraishi town 2-1, Kawasaki, JPN, 210-9567
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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