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 FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.14
Current: 0.08
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CHINA FUND was 0.14. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.
CHN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7
vs CHN: 0.08
During the past 12 months, CHINA FUND's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 689.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -49.80% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CHINA FUND was -34.40% per year. The lowest was -49.80% per year. And the median was -36.10% 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 FUND (NYSE:CHN) 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 FUND Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CHINA FUND Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHINA FUND'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.
CHN vs GAMG, VBF, BSL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CHINA FUND'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 FUND Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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 FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2024 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 FUND (CHN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CHINA FUND and its competitors. Over the past decade, CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.14.
Is CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CHINA FUND's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.14. Overall, CHINA FUND has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GAMG and VBF?
CHINA FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, CHINA FUND's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.14 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 Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 932 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 FUND and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHINA FUND'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 FUND stock overvalued right now?
CHINA FUND (CHN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. CHINA FUND's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 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 FUND (CHN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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.
CHINA FUND INC is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is a long-term capital appreciation which it seeks to achieve by investing in equity securities with trading in China and outside China. It invests in various industries such as Insurance, Entertainment, Machinery, Electrical Equipment, Beverages, Hotels, Restaurants, and Leisure among others.
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