CHRYY (Chorus) Dividend Payout Ratio: 9.96 (As of Dec. 2025) — 324% Above Median

Chorus CHRYY 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 9.96 as of Dec. 2025, which is 324% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates CHRYY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Chorus ranks worse than 98.95% 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. Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.96.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chorus Ltd is 10.27, which seems too high.

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

CHRYY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 2.35 Max: 73.57
Current: 10.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chorus was 73.57. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 2.35.

CHRYY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.95% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs CHRYY: 10.44

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Chorus is 6.09%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chorus was 6.09%. The lowest was 1.69%. And the median was 4.08%.

Chorus's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.00.

During the past 12 months, Chorus's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chorus was 41.20% per year. The lowest was -31.20% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Chorus (OTCPK:CHRYY) 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.

Chorus Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Chorus Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Chorus Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Chorus Annual Data

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3.08

2.62

8.27

0.00

69.96

Chorus Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															25.23	0.00	0.00	11.21	9.96

CHRYY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chorus'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.

Chorus Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Chorus Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	1.539	/	0.022
	=	69.95

Chorus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.996	/	0.1
	=	9.96

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 9.96 mean?

Chorus (CHRYY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 9.96 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chorus and its competitors. This is 324% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Chorus' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 73.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Chorus ranks #189 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 99%.

Is Chorus' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Chorus' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 9.96 is 324% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 73.57. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Chorus' value of 9.96 is 1779.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chorus ranks #189 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chorus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Chorus' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chorus ranks #189 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chorus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Chorus' value of 9.96 is 1779.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chorus' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 73.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Chorus 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 Telecommunication Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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. Chorus's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 9.96 is 1779.2% 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 Chorus and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chorus's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 9.96, which is 324% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Chorus stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chorus (CHRYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.26, compared to a current price of $27.86 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 9.96, which is 324% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 1779.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Chorus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 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 Chorus (CHRYY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 9.96 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 Chorus (CHRYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chorus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.86 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.26. GuruFocus considers Chorus to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHRYY:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 9.96 (324% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: $27.26 vs. price of $27.86 (2.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 12 warning signs
Industry Position: 1779.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#189 of 191)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chorus Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies NZSE:SPK TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 HKSE:00728 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010 SGX:Z74 XPAR:ORA ADX:EAND XSWX:SCMN ASX:TLS

Other Exchanges CHRUF:USA CNU:New Zealand CNU:Australia

Address 1 Willis Street, Level 10, Wellington, NTL, NZL

Website https://www.chorus.co.nz

Chorus is New Zealand's largest fixed-line communications infrastructure entity. It completed the government's rollout of ultra-fast broadband a fiber-to-the-premises network covering 87% of the population in New Zealand in December 2022. Chorus offers wholesale access to the country's only nationwide copper and fiber infrastructure network. This allows around 100 retail service providers to enable consumers and business to connect to the internet and other telecommunications products. Chorus also provides backhaul services to retail service providers and connects mobile telephony towers.

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