Bangkok ExpresswayBKK:BECL-R Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 2015, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 0.97. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.
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. Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2015 was 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bangkok Expressway was 1.81. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.97.
BKK:BECL-R's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.39 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Bangkok Expressway's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 36.80% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bangkok Expressway was 36.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) 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.
Bangkok Expressway Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Bangkok Expressway Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bangkok Expressway'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.
BKK:BECL-R vs GVA, PRIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bangkok Expressway'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.
Bangkok Expressway Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Bangkok Expressway 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.
Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 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.
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Sep. 2015. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 0.97.
Is Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Bangkok Expressway's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Bangkok Expressway's value of 0.37 is 5.1% below this industry median.
How does Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GVA and PRIM?
Bangkok Expressway's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Bangkok Expressway's value of 0.37 is 5.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Bangkok Expressway has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 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. Bangkok Expressway's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 5.1% below 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 Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Expressway's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Expressway stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 5.1% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. 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 Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 2015. 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.
Bangkok Expressway Public Company Limited engages in the design, construction, management, and operation of expressways in Thailand. The Company is engaged in the construction and management of Si Rat Expressway (Second Stage Expressway Project) and other extensions, including related businesses under the Second Stage Expressway agreement with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT); and the Udon Ratthaya Expressway under the Bang Pa-in-Pak Kret Expressway agreement entered into between EXAT and the Company.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BKK:BECL-R has been successfully added to your 