BKEAY (Bank of East Asia) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 56% Above Median

What is Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bank of East Asia BKEAY 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates BKEAY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Bank of East Asia ranks worse than 81.78% 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. Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BKEAY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bank of East Asia was 0.94. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.48.

BKEAY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.78% of 1169 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs BKEAY: 0.54

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Bank of East Asia is 4.65%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bank of East Asia was 7.61%. The lowest was 2.18%. And the median was 4.17%.

Bank of East Asia's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.05.

During the past 12 months, Bank of East Asia's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 57.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bank of East Asia was 46.30% per year. The lowest was -37.60% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

Bank of East Asia (OTCPK:BKEAY) 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.

Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of East Asia'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.

Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bank of East Asia Annual Data

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0.49

0.56

0.34

0.31

0.54

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Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of East Asia'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.

Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bank of East Asia Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.099	/	0.183
	=	0.54

Bank of East Asia'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 )
	=	0.05	/	0.067
	=	0.75

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 mean?

Bank of East Asia (BKEAY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bank of East Asia and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of East Asia ranks #956 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.

Is Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bank of East Asia's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.94. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Bank of East Asia's value of 0.75 is 134.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of East Asia ranks #956 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of East Asia has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bank of East Asia's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of East Asia ranks #956 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bank of East Asia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Bank of East Asia's value of 0.75 is 134.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of East Asia's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Bank of East Asia 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 a Banks company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,169 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. Bank of East Asia's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 134.4% 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 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 Bank of East Asia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of East Asia's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bank of East Asia stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of East Asia (BKEAY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 134.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Bank of East Asia's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Bank of East Asia (BKEAY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 Bank of East Asia (BKEAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of East Asia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46. GuruFocus considers Bank of East Asia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKEAY:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $1.68 (15.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 134.4% above the Banks median (#956 of 1169)

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

Bank of East Asia Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies HKSE:03866 HKSE:01963 HKSE:09889 HKSE:01551 HKSE:09677 HKSE:02356 HKSE:06196 HKSE:06199 HKSE:01578 HKSE:09668 SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Other Exchanges BKEAF:USA 00023:Hong Kong BOA:Germany

Address 10 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, HKG

Website https://www.hkbea.com

Bank of East Asia Ltd provides banking services. The company's segments include Personal Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury markets, Wealth Management, and Others. Its operations include Chinese Mainland operations; Overseas, Macau, and Taiwan operations; and Corporate management. It generates maximum revenue from the Personal banking segment. The Personal Banking segment includes branch operations, personal Internet banking, consumer finance, property loans, and credit card business to individual customers in Hong Kong. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.

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