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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. Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:UKEM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.32 Max: 2.5
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Union Petrochemical PCL was 2.50. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.32.
BKK:UKEM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.49% of 906
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs BKK:UKEM: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Union Petrochemical PCL was 11.79%. The lowest was 0.85%. And the median was 2.13%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -55.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Union Petrochemical PCL was 123.70% per year. The lowest was -55.30% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Union Petrochemical PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Petrochemical PCL'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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. Over the past decade, Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #59 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #59 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #59 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Union Petrochemical PCL in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Union Petrochemical PCL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.50 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 906 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. 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.17 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.17 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.17 (64.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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