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Nihon Kohden Corporation engages in research and development, production, sale, repair, and maintenance of medical electronic equipment in Japan, Americas, Europe, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers physiological measuring equipment, including electroencephalographs, electrocardiographs, evoked potential and electromyogram measuring instruments, and polygraphs for cath labs, as well as diagnostic information systems and related consumables, such as recording papers, electrodes and catheters, and maintenance services. It also provides patient monitors systems comprising central monitors, bedside monitors, wireless monitors, remote access software, and other equipment; and clinical information systems and related consumables, such as electrodes and sensors. In addition, the company offers treatment equipment, which include defibrillators, automated external defibrillators (AED), ventilators, pacemakers, anesthesia machines, cochlear implants, and related consumables and services, which include AED pads and batteries; and other medical equipment, including hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, ultrasound diagnostic equipment, and equipment for research and others, as well as consumables, including test reagents, and installation and maintenance services. Additionally, it engages in insurance brokerage and technology licensing business. The company was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nihon Kohden Dividend Announcement

• Nihon Kohden announced a semi annually dividend of $0.07 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2023-12-14. Ex dividend date: 2023-09-28
• Nihon Kohden annual dividend for 2023 was $0.21
• Nihon Kohden's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• Nihon Kohden's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 36.68%

Nihon Kohden Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2023-09-28$0.07semi annually2023-12-14
2023-03-30$0.14semi annually2023-06-29
2022-09-29$0.05semi annually2022-12-15

Nihon Kohden Dividend per year

Nihon Kohden Dividend Yield

Nihon Kohden current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Nihon Kohden stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Nihon Kohden Financial Ratios

P/E ratio25.05
PEG ratio0.00
P/B ratio1.96
ROE7.93%
Payout ratio36.68%
Current ratio4.07
Quick ratio2.67
Cash Ratio0.77

Nihon Kohden Dividend FAQ

Does Nihon Kohden stock pay dividends?
Nihon Kohden does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Nihon Kohden ever paid a dividend?
No, Nihon Kohden has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Nihon Kohden is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Nihon Kohden pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Nihon Kohden would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Nihon Kohden ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Nihon Kohden has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Nihon Kohden a dividend aristocrat?
Nihon Kohden is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Nihon Kohden a dividend king?
Nihon Kohden is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Nihon Kohden a dividend stock?
No, Nihon Kohden is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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