If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC is 1.966, which seems too high.
CHIX:DOREl's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 0.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust was 7.92%. The lowest was 1.93%. And the median was 5.59%.
During the past 12 months, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.30% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust was 35.30% per year. The lowest was 35.30% per year. And the median was 35.30% 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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREl) 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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust 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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Annual Data
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CHIX:DOREL vs CEG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust'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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust 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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.97.
Is Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.97. Overall, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CEG?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.97 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 180 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust'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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.19, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 331.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 331.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.19.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DOREL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.19 vs. price of £0.82 (331.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DOREL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Business Description
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC is a closed-end asset management company. The group is designed to provide investors with an attractive and sustainable level of income, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets in the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe. It focuses on diversification by geography, technology, revenue, and project stage, and is designed to deliver stability of revenues and consistency of income to shareholders. The sustainable Investment objective of the Company is to accelerate the transition to net zero through its investments, compiling and operating a diversified portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets to help facilitate the transition to a more sustainable future.
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