Koito Manufacturing CoKOTMY 86 Dividend Yield % is 1.15% as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates KOTMY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 53.33% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-03), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Koito Manufacturing Co is 1.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KOTMY'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.25 Max: 3.63
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Koito Manufacturing Co was 3.63%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 1.25%.
KOTMY's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 53.33% of 870
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs KOTMY: 1.15
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Koito Manufacturing Co was 36.70% per year. The lowest was -16.30% per year. And the median was 11.00% 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:KOTMY) 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Koito Manufacturing Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koito Manufacturing Co'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Koito Manufacturing Co'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.
Koito Manufacturing Co Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Koito Manufacturing Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Koito Manufacturing Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.179940
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-12-22
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMY) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.15% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #464 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Koito Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Yield % of 1.15% is near median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 3.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.39. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 1.15% is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #464 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koito Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koito Manufacturing Co's Dividend Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #464 out of 870 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Koito Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.39. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 1.15% is 51.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Koito Manufacturing Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Koito Manufacturing Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.39, based on 870 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. Koito Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Yield % of 1.15% is 51.9% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koito Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Yield % is 1.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.84, compared to a current price of $15.65 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 51.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.39. Koito Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMY), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.15% as of Jul. 03, 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.65 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.84.
GuruFocus considers Koito Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KOTMY:
Dividend Yield %: 1.15% (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: $14.84 vs. price of $15.65 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#464 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOTMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd mainly produces automotive lighting equipment for domestic and international markets and supplies products globally. The company operates through six geographical segments: Japan, North America, China, Asia, Europe, and Other. In addition to automotive lighting, it also manufactures and sells railroad vehicle control equipment, aircraft parts, and railroad vehicle seats.
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