CPXWF (Capital Power) Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — 505% Above Median

What is Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio?

Capital Power CPXWF 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 505% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 552485.64% 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. Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.84.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Capital Power was 3.58. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.46.

CPXWF'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.

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Capital Power is 3.77%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Capital Power was 7.91%. The lowest was 3.64%. And the median was 5.69%.

Capital Power's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.50.

During the past 12 months, Capital Power's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Capital Power was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.55% 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.

Capital Power (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.

Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Power'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.

Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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3.58

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3.31

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CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.

Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Capital Power Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.947	/	0.588
	=	3.31

Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.504	/	0.057
	=	8.84

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.84 mean?

Capital Power (CPXWF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.84 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. This is 505% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #999999 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.

Is Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Capital Power's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.84 is 505% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.58. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Capital Power's value of 8.84 is 1909.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #999999 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Capital Power's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CEG and VST?

According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #999999 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Capital Power's value of 8.84 is 1909.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Capital Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 181 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. Capital Power's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.84 is 1909.1% 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 Capital Power 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. Capital Power's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.84, which is 505% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.19, compared to a current price of $52.65 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.84, which is 505% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 1909.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.44. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 15 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.84 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.65 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.19. GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPXWF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.84 (505% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $28.19 vs. price of $52.65 (86.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 15 warning signs
Industry Position: 1909.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#999999 of 181)

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

Capital Power Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers

Comparable Companies TSX:TA NEOE:DGX TSX:MXG CEG VST BOM:533096 HKSE:01816 BKK:GULF NRG BOM:539254 SHSE:600011 SHSE:601991 TLN HKSE:00006 BOM:500400 HKSE:00836 XTAE:OPCE SHSE:600023 OKLO NSE:JSWENERGY

Other Exchanges CPWPF.PFD:USA CPRHF.PFD:USA 2CP:Germany CPX.PR.E.PFD:Canada CPX.PR.C.PFD:Canada CPX.PR.A.PFD:Canada CPX:Canada

Address 10423 101 Street NW, Suite 1200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5H 0E9

Website https://www.capitalpower.com

Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.

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