China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks worse than 176678.27% 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 Eastern Airlines's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Eastern Airlines's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Eastern Airlines was 0.31. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.16.
CHEAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Eastern Airlines was 1.49%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 0.89%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Eastern Airlines was 0.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.35% 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 Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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 Eastern Airlines Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
China Eastern Airlines Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines'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 Eastern Airlines Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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 Eastern Airlines Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
China Eastern Airlines 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 Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Eastern Airlines' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.31. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Eastern Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Historically, China Eastern Airlines' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.31 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines'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 China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.56, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.56.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.56 vs. price of $0.47 (16% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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