If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Commonwealth Bank of Australia is 0.77, which seems too high.
During the past 12 months, Commonwealth Bank of Australia's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% 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 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Commonwealth Bank of Australia was 53.30% per year. The lowest was -16.80% per year. And the median was 8.20% per year.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Commonwealth Bank of Australia was 1.06. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.79.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Commonwealth Bank of Australia is 0.77, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Commonwealth Bank of Australia was 7.47%. The lowest was 2.26%. And the median was 4.25%.
* 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.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Dividends per Share Related Terms
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Dividends per Share Historical Data
* 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.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Dividends per Share Chart
ASX:STWIYA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Commonwealth Bank of Australia'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.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a Dividends per Share of A$0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividends per Share too high?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Dividends per Share is A$0.00. Overall, Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividends per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Dividends per Share of A$0.00 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Banks company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Dividends per Share is A$0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock overvalued right now?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a current Dividends per Share of A$0.00. The current Dividends per Share is A$0.00. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA), the current Dividends per Share is A$0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Business Description
Commonwealth Bank is Australia's largest bank with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Its core business is the provision of retail, business, and institutional banking services. The bank has emphasized its focus on banking in recent years with a numbers of asset divestments in wealth management and insurance.
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