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As of today (2026-08-13), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Western Securities Co is 2.83%.
As of today (2026-08-13), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Securities Co is 1.79%.
SZSE:002673's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 52.21% of 362
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.66
vs SZSE:002673: 2.83
During the past 12 months, Western Securities Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Securities Co was 83.60% per year. The lowest was -32.90% per year. And the median was 2.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Western Securities Co (SZSE:002673) 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.
Western Securities Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SZSE:002673 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Western Securities 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.
Western Securities Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Western Securities Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Securities Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Western Securities Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Western Securities Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CNY 0.090000
2026-06-05
2026-06-04
2026-06-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CNY:CNY 1.000000
CNY 0.020000
2025-12-23
2025-12-22
2025-12-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CNY:CNY 1.000000
CNY 0.010000
2025-10-28
2025-10-27
2025-10-28
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.
Western Securities Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 2.83% mean?
Western Securities Co (SZSE:002673) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.83% as of Aug. 13, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Western Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Securities Co ranks #173 out of 362 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Western Securities Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Western Securities Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83%. The Capital Markets industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.66. Western Securities Co's value of 2.83% is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Securities Co ranks #173 out of 362 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Securities Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Western Securities Co ranks #173 out of 362 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Western Securities Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.66. Western Securities Co's value of 2.83% is 6.4% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Capital Markets companies is 2.66, based on 362 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. Western Securities Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.83% is 6.4% 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 Western Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Securities Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Securities Co (SZSE:002673) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.41, compared to a current price of ¥6.69 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83% and 6.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.66. Western Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Western Securities Co (SZSE:002673), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83% as of Aug. 13, 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 Western Securities Co (SZSE:002673) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.69 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.41.
GuruFocus considers Western Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002673:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.83%
GF Value™: ¥7.41 vs. price of ¥6.69 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Capital Markets median (#173 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002673 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Securities Co Ltd provides securities services. It offers securities brokerage, investment banking, asset management, securities research, and securities financing and margin services, as well as independent services. Geographically, all the activities are carried out through China.
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