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Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCLBKK:SMT +0.92%53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2900% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Semiconductors companies, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks worse than 213675% 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. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.00.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL was 0.23. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.20.
BKK:SMT's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 0.33 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL was 6.93%. The lowest was 0.52%. And the median was 2.05%.
During the past 12 months, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL was -7.20% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was -7.20% 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.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) 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.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BKK:SMT vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL'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.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL 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.
* 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.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 2900% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 468 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.00 is 2900% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.23. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's value of 6.00 is 1718.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 468 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 468 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's value of 6.00 is 1718.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.33, based on 468 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. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.00 is 1718.2% 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.00, which is 2900% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.07, compared to a current price of ฿5.50 — trading 165.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.00, which is 2900% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 1718.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.33. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.00 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿5.50 is trading 165.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.07.
GuruFocus considers Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SMT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 6.00 (2900% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: ฿2.07 vs. price of ฿5.50 (165.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1718.2% above the Semiconductors median (#999999 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of integrated circuit boards. Its segments include Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS), Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT), and Fiber optical devices (Optical). Maximum revenue is generated from the Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) segment, which provides manufacturing, assembly, and sales of EMS.
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