BOTRF (China Everbright Water) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Dec. 2025) — 148% Above Median

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BOTRF China Everbright Water Ltd BOTRF
37 GF Score
Price $0.18
GF Value $0.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China Everbright Water Dividend Payout Ratio?

China Everbright Water BOTRF 37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates BOTRF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Everbright Water ranks better than 63.49% 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. China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.

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

BOTRF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Everbright Water was 0.42. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.25.

BOTRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
63.49% of 378 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs BOTRF: 0.42

As of today (2026-08-09), the Dividend Yield % of China Everbright Water is 7.39%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Everbright Water was 10.55%. The lowest was 0.77%. And the median was 5.53%.

China Everbright Water's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.01.

During the past 12 months, China Everbright Water's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Everbright Water was 48.10% per year. The lowest was -26.10% per year. And the median was 19.75% 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.

China Everbright Water (OTCPK:BOTRF) 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.

China Everbright Water Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

China Everbright Water Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Everbright Water'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.

China Everbright Water Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

China Everbright Water Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.35 0.28 0.33 0.42

China Everbright Water 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 0.31 0.27 0.40 0.32 0.62

BOTRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Everbright Water'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.

China Everbright Water Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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China Everbright Water 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.

China Everbright Water'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 )
=0.016/ 0.038
=0.42

China Everbright Water'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 )
=0.008/ 0.013
=0.62

* 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 0.62 mean?
China Everbright Water (BOTRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Everbright Water and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #138 out of 378 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Everbright Water's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. China Everbright Water's value of 0.62 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #138 out of 378 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Everbright Water has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Water's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #138 out of 378 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts China Everbright Water in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. China Everbright Water's value of 0.62 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Water's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.55, China Everbright Water 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 - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.55, based on 378 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. China Everbright Water's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 12.7% 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 China Everbright Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Water's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water (BOTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 12.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.55. China Everbright Water's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14. GuruFocus considers China Everbright Water to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOTRF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.18 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#138 of 378)

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

China Everbright Water Business Description

Address No. 1003 Shennan Avenue, 26th Floor, Block A, Oriental Xintiandi Plaza, Futian District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518000
China Everbright Water Ltd provides water supply, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, and other environmental services. The company operates in one segment: Water environment management - Engagement in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, water supply, reusable water, sludge treatment and disposal, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, livestock and poultry manure resources utilization, research and development (R&D) of water environment technologies and engineering construction. Geographically, the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Germany.
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