Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 182% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:5729 Nihon Seiko Co Ltd TSE:5729
77 GF Score
Price 円1,528.00
GF Value 円2,178.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Nihon Seiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nihon Seiko Co TSE:5729 -2.24% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:5729 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,178.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Nihon Seiko Co ranks better than 70.67% 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. Nihon Seiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

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

TSE:5729' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.66
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nihon Seiko Co was 0.66. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.22.

TSE:5729's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.67% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:5729: 0.23

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Nihon Seiko Co is 6.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nihon Seiko Co was 7.07%. The lowest was 1.09%. And the median was 2.66%.

Nihon Seiko Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円57.50.

During the past 12 months, Nihon Seiko Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 150.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 49.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Seiko Co was 49.40% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 14.50% 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.

Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) 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.

Nihon Seiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nihon Seiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Nihon Seiko 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.

Nihon Seiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nihon Seiko 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 0.23 0.62 0.39 0.16 0.23

Nihon Seiko 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 0.29 0.25 0.13 0.13 0.62

TSE:5729 vs DOW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Seiko 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.

Nihon Seiko Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Seiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:5729
77GF Score
Nihon Seiko Co Ltd TSE:5729
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Nihon Seiko 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.

Nihon Seiko 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 )
=100/ 429.269
=0.23

Nihon Seiko 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 )
=57.5/ 92.486
=0.62

* 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 0.62 mean?
Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nihon Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Nihon Seiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #266 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Nihon Seiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nihon Seiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.66. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.62 is 72.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #266 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seiko Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #266 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Nihon Seiko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.62 is 72.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Seiko Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Nihon Seiko 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 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. Nihon Seiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 72.2% 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 Nihon Seiko Co 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. Nihon Seiko Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,178.81, compared to a current price of 円1,528.00 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 72.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Nihon Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,528.00 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,178.81. GuruFocus considers Nihon Seiko Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5729:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (182% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: 円2,178.81 vs. price of 円1,528.00 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.2% above the Chemicals median (#266 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5729 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nihon Seiko Co Business Description

Address 3-2 Shimomiyabi-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0822
Nihon Seiko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of antimony products and metallic powder products in Japan. Its products include antimony trioxide, special treatment antimony trioxide, antimony metal sodium antimonite and antimony trisulfide.
77GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:5729

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円1,528.00
Price
円2,178.81
GF Value