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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MBGCF) Dividend

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · semiannual payer

$25.43

Overvalued · -33% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MBGCF) pays a twice-yearly dividend of $0.3472 per share, or $0.69 a year, a 2.73% yield at its $25.43 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Mar 31, 2027, paid Apr 14, 2027. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

2.73%

Annual Dividend

$0.69

Payout Ratio

45%

5-Yr Growth

7.4%

Ex-Date

Mar 31, 2027

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about MBGCF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) has a forward dividend yield of 2.73%, based on an annual dividend of $0.69 per share and a share price of $25.43.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (83 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • MBGCF has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MBGCF's next ex-dividend date is Mar 31, 2027, with payment on Apr 14, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF pays out 45% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MBGCF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF's 2.73% yield is 16% below its five-year average yield of 3.25%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MBGCF is $17.07 per share, 33% below the $25.43 share price, so MBGCF screens as overvalued.
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MBGCF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MBGCF

Is MBGCF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.69/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (45%)
  • Strong 7.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.73%
Payout Ratio
45%
Annual Dividend
$0.69
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 31, 2027
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.74
Market Cap
$5.0B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
21%
52-Week Range
$16.86 – $25.43
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
No

MBGCF dividend changes

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) pays a variable dividend: across the 25 payments on record since 2013, 13 were higher than the one before and 1 lower. The latest change was up 10.0% to $0.347 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 30, 2026Higher$0.316 → $0.347+10.0%
Sep 29, 2025Higher$0.284 → $0.316+11.1%
Mar 28, 2025Higher$0.252 → $0.316+25.0%
Sep 27, 2024Higher$0.252 → $0.284+12.5%
Mar 30, 2023Higher$0.221 → $0.252+14.3%
Sep 29, 2022Lower$0.284 → $0.252−11.1%
Sep 29, 2021Higher$0.221 → $0.284+28.6%
Mar 27, 2019Higher$0.139 → $0.221+59.1%
Mar 28, 2018Higher$0.101 → $0.221+118.8%
Mar 29, 2017Higher$0.101 → $0.139+37.5%
Mar 29, 2016Higher$0.0884 → $0.101+14.3%
Sep 28, 2015Higher$0.0884 → $0.101+14.3%
MBGCF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 31, 2027 · full ex-dividend historyView →MBGCF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →MBGCF dividend calculator100 shares pay $69.00 a year, $34.50 every six monthsCalculate →MBGCF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MBGCF a good dividend stock?

Yes. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.69/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is MBGCF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MBGCF's fair value is about $17.07 versus a $25.43 share price — so it looks overvalued (-33% vs. fair value).

Is MBGCF's dividend safe?

MBGCF has a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MBGCF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MBGCF is about $17.07 per share, about 33% below the current $25.43 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MBGCF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MBGCF screens as "yes" and overvalued. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MBGCF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.69/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MBGCF cut its dividend?

MBGCF earns a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MBGCF pay a dividend?

Yes. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.69 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.73%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of MBGCF pay?

At $0.69 per share a year, 100 shares of MBGCF pay $69.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $34.50 every six months. Buying them costs about $2,543 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is MBGCF's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF's forward dividend yield is 2.73%, based on a $0.69 annual dividend and a $25.43 share price.

What is MBGCF's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF pays $0.69 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is MBGCF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF's payout ratio is 45% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MBGCF grown its dividend?

As of Nov 8, 2026, MBGCF has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next MBGCF ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for MBGCF is Mar 31, 2027.