Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Below Median

What is Sankyo Kasei Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sankyo Kasei TSE:8138 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,418.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks better than 76.85% 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. Sankyo Kasei's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

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

TSE:8138' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.44 Max: 2.41
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sankyo Kasei was 2.41. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.44.

TSE:8138's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
76.85% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs TSE:8138: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of Sankyo Kasei is 2.49%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sankyo Kasei was 3.86%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 2.82%.

Sankyo Kasei's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円50.00.

During the past 12 months, Sankyo Kasei's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sankyo Kasei was 28.60% per year. The lowest was -18.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) 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.

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Sankyo Kasei Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sankyo Kasei'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.

Sankyo Kasei Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sankyo Kasei Annual Data

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0.17

Sankyo Kasei Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:8138 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sankyo Kasei'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.

Sankyo Kasei Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Sankyo Kasei Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sankyo Kasei'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	/	591.738
	=	0.17

Sankyo Kasei'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 )
	=	50	/	289.882
	=	0.17

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 mean?

Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Sankyo Kasei's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #210 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.

Is Sankyo Kasei's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sankyo Kasei's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.41. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sankyo Kasei's value of 0.17 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #210 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sankyo Kasei's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #210 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sankyo Kasei in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sankyo Kasei's value of 0.17 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Kasei's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sankyo Kasei 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. Sankyo Kasei's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 52.8% 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 Sankyo Kasei 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. Sankyo Kasei's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 61% 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 Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,418.37, compared to a current price of 円4,015.00 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 52.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,015.00 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,418.37. GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: 円3,418.37 vs. price of 円4,015.00 (17.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Chemicals median (#210 of 907)

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Sankyo Kasei Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies TSE:4120 TSE:4625 TSE:9212 TSE:7446 TSE:4098 TSE:4615 TSE:5103 TSE:7877 TSE:5199 TSE:4242 LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Address 1-9-8 Kita-Kuboujicho, Chuo-ku, Kitakyuhoji town, Osaka, JPN

Website http://www.sankyokasei-corp.co.jp

Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.

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