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During the past 12 months, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -29.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co was 102.70% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was -0.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Forward 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.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SHSE:600019 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CNY 0.180000
2026-06-25
2026-06-24
2026-06-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
CNY:CNY 1.000000
CNY 0.120000
2025-09-24
2025-09-23
2025-09-24
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
CNY:CNY 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.09% mean?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.09% as of Jul. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09%. The Steel industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.91. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 6.09% is 109.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Baoshan Iron & Steel Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.91. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 6.09% is 109.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Steel company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Steel companies is 2.91, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.09% is 109.3% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.51, compared to a current price of ¥5.91 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09% and 109.3% above the Steel industry median of 2.91. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09% as of Jul. 25, 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.91 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.51.
GuruFocus considers Baoshan Iron & Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600019:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.09%
GF Value™: ¥6.51 vs. price of ¥5.91 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.3% above the Steel median (#44 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd manufactures and markets iron and steel products. The company operates through three segments. The Steel Manufacturing segment consists of multiple units involved in the production of various steel products. The Processing and Distribution segment comprises trading entities, including Baosteel International and its overseas affiliates. The Others segment includes operations related to information technology, the carbon industry, and other ancillary businesses. The company's core product offerings include cold-rolled and hot-rolled carbon steel coils, steel pipes, long products, thick plates, and other steel-related items.
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