Chinese Estates HoldingsCESTF 40 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 900% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates CESTF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Real Estate companies, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks worse than 143061.37% 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. Chinese Estates Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chinese Estates Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chinese Estates Holdings was 0.27. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.10.
CESTF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chinese Estates Holdings was 3.67%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.53%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chinese Estates Holdings was 242.00% per year. The lowest was -63.20% per year. And the median was -29.20% 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.
Chinese Estates Holdings (OTCPK:CESTF) 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.
Chinese Estates Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chinese Estates Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chinese Estates Holdings'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.
Chinese Estates Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Chinese Estates Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Chinese Estates Holdings'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.
Chinese Estates Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Chinese Estates Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Estates Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chinese Estates Holdings 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.
Chinese Estates Holdings'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.
Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chinese Estates Holdings and its competitors. This is 900% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Chinese Estates Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #999999 out of 699 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Chinese Estates Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chinese Estates Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 900% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.27. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Chinese Estates Holdings' value of 1.00 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #999999 out of 699 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chinese Estates Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Estates Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Chinese Estates Holdings ranks #999999 out of 699 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chinese Estates Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Chinese Estates Holdings' value of 1.00 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinese Estates Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Chinese Estates Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.40, based on 699 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. Chinese Estates Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 150% 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 Chinese Estates Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinese Estates Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 900% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Estates Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 900% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 150% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.40. Chinese Estates Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 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 Chinese Estates Holdings (CESTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Estates Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
Key valuation signals for CESTF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (900% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.15 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Real Estate median (#999999 of 699)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CESTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Property development and trading; Property leasing includes Retail and Non-retail; Listed equity investments at FVTOCI; Investments and treasury products at FVTPL; Unlisted investments, investment holding and brokerage, and other segments. It derives maximum revenue from Investments and treasury products at FVTPL segment, which includes Securities investments in investments held for trading, OTC trading and structured products. The Group focuses in Hong Kong, and diversifies its property interests to mainland China and the United Kingdom.
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