Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTF 89 Dividend Yield % is 1.52% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks worse than 52.73% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hamamatsu Photonics KK is 1.52%.
Warning Sign:
Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTF'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1 Max: 3.22
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 3.22%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 1.00%.
HPHTF's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 52.73% of 1394
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.525
vs HPHTF: 1.52
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Hamamatsu Photonics KK is 0.86, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 0.89. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.30.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 62.60% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 7.30% 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTF) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % 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.
HPHTF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 19.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-02
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 19.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-22
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006758
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.52% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.54 to 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #735 out of 1394 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Dividend Yield % of 1.52% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.22. The Hardware industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.53. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.52% is 0.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #735 out of 1394 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Dividend Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #735 out of 1394 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.53. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.52% is 0.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.54 to 3.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.53, based on 1,394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Dividend Yield % of 1.52% is 0.3% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Dividend Yield % is 1.52%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.00, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.52%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 0.3% below the Hardware industry median of 1.53. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.52% as of Jun. 24, 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.00.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTF:
Dividend Yield %: 1.52% (52% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $13.00 vs. price of $15.80 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% below the Hardware median (#735 of 1394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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