Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.03 (As of Dec. 2025) — 30% Below Median


ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
62 GF Score
Price A$7.55
GF Value A$6.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN -1.69% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks worse than 81.22% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.03.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Contact Energy Ltd is 0.87, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CEN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.6
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Contact Energy was 2.60. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.48.

ASX:CEN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.22% of 181 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs ASX:CEN: 0.83

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Contact Energy is 4.22%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Contact Energy was 6.94%. The lowest was 3.50%. And the median was 4.71%.

Contact Energy's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.19.

During the past 12 months, Contact Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Contact Energy was 30.80% per year. The lowest was -2.80% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.39 1.42 2.10 1.00 0.90

Contact Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.06 1.31 1.27 0.66 1.03

Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Contact Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.355/ 0.394
=0.90

Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.188/ 0.182
=1.03

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #147 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Contact Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.60. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Contact Energy's value of 1.03 is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #147 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #147 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Contact Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Contact Energy's value of 1.03 is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Contact Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Contact Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 134.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.99, compared to a current price of A$7.55 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 134.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.44. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.55 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.99. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.03 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: A$6.99 vs. price of A$7.55 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#147 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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