CHNGQ (China Natural Gas) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is China Natural Gas Dividend Payout Ratio?

China Natural Gas CHNGQ -95.00% Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2013.

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 Natural Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2013 was 0.00.

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


CHNGQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-08-01), the Dividend Yield % of China Natural Gas is 0.00%.

China Natural Gas's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00.

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 Natural Gas (OTCPK:CHNGQ) 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 Natural Gas Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

China Natural Gas Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Gas'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 Natural Gas Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHNGQ vs SXEEQ, CNIG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Natural Gas'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 Natural Gas Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


China Natural Gas 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 Natural Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2012 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2012 )
=0/ 0.678
=0.00

China Natural Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2013 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=0/ 0.032
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2013. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Natural Gas and its competitors.
Is China Natural Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Natural Gas' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does China Natural Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SXEEQ and CNIG?
China Natural Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. 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 376 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 Natural Gas 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 Natural Gas'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 Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Natural Gas (CHNGQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2013. 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 Natural Gas Business Description

Address 35 Tang Yan Road, 19th Floor Building B, Van Metropolis, Hi-Tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xian, CHN, 710065
China Natural Gas Inc through its subsidiaries engages in sales & distribution of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial & residential customers, construction of pipeline networks, installation of natural gas fittings & parts for end-users.