If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is 0.72, which seems too high.
During the past 12 months, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 3.85. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.74.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is 0.72, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 1.000000
2026-07-10
2026-07-13
2026-08-13
Cash Dividend
annually
TWD:TWD 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is NT$29.85.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is NT$1.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 4.19%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 2.34%.
* 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividends per Share Related Terms
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividends per Share Chart
TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividend Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Dividends per Share of NT$0.50 as of Dec. 2025. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Dividends per Share is NT$0.50. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share of NT$0.50 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Steel 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Dividends per Share is NT$0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.91, compared to a current price of NT$29.85 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is NT$0.50. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Dividends per Share is NT$0.50 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.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.85 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.91.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Dividends per Share: NT$0.50
GF Value™: NT$27.91 vs. price of NT$29.85 (7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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