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Kaken Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4521 +1.04%69 Dividend Yield % is 4.92% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:4521 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,775.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 87.72% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co is 4.92%.
Good Sign:
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4521'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 3.43 Max: 5.03
Current: 4.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co was 5.03%. The lowest was 1.95%. And the median was 3.43%.
TSE:4521's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 87.72% of 513
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs TSE:4521: 4.92
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is 3.36, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co was 3.36. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.41.
During the past 12 months, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co was 20.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 13.50% 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) 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.
* 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.
TSE:4521 vs ZTS, UTHR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 95.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 1.000000
JPY 95.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-11-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:JPY 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.92% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #63 out of 513 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.92% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 5.03. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.92. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.92% is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #63 out of 513 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Dividend Yield % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #63 out of 513 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Kaken Pharmaceutical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.92. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.92% is 156.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 5.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 Yield % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.92, based on 513 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. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.92% is 156.3% 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 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Dividend Yield % is 4.92%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,775.44, compared to a current price of 円3,900.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.92%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 156.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.92. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.92% as of Jul. 21, 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,900.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,775.44.
GuruFocus considers Kaken Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4521:
Dividend Yield %: 4.92% (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.43)
GF Value™: 円3,775.44 vs. price of 円3,900.00 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#63 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company organizes its segments between pharmaceutical and real estate activities. The pharmaceutical segment consists of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and agrochemicals. In the real estate segment, the majority of revenue is generated through commercial facility rental fees. Sales in Japan constitute more than 90% of revenue. Kaken considers merger and acquisition investment to be a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
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