CUPUF (Caribbean Utilities Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Above Median


CUPUF Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd CUPUF
66 GF Score
Price $13.99
GF Value $12.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Caribbean Utilities Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Caribbean Utilities Co CUPUF -0.07% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates CUPUF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Utilities - Regulated companies, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks worse than 75.6% 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. Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd is 0.73, which seems too high.

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

CUPUF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.02
Current: 0.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Caribbean Utilities Co was 1.02. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 0.89.

CUPUF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.6% of 373 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs CUPUF: 0.73

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Caribbean Utilities Co is 5.50%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Caribbean Utilities Co was 6.56%. The lowest was 4.00%. And the median was 5.11%.

Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.

During the past 12 months, Caribbean Utilities Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Caribbean Utilities Co was 15.50% per year. The lowest was -11.60% per year. And the median was 0.65% 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.

Caribbean Utilities Co (OTCPK:CUPUF) 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.

Caribbean Utilities Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Caribbean Utilities Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caribbean Utilities Co'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.

Caribbean Utilities Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Caribbean Utilities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.92 0.85 0.74 0.71 0.72

Caribbean Utilities Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 0.73 0.52 0.74 1.17

CUPUF vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Caribbean Utilities Co'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.

Caribbean Utilities Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Caribbean Utilities Co 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.

Caribbean Utilities Co'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 )
=0.755/ 1.056
=0.71

Caribbean Utilities Co'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 )
=0.19/ 0.163
=1.17

* 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 1.17 mean?
Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #282 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Caribbean Utilities Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 1.17 is 116.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #282 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caribbean Utilities Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Utilities Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #282 out of 373 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Caribbean Utilities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 1.17 is 116.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Utilities Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Caribbean Utilities Co 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 - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 373 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. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 is 116.7% 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 Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.68, compared to a current price of $13.99 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 116.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Caribbean Utilities Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17 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 Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.99 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68. GuruFocus considers Caribbean Utilities Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CUPUF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.17 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $13.99 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#282 of 373)

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

Caribbean Utilities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9PF:GermanyCUP.U:Canada
Address 457 North Sound Road, P.O. Box 38, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1101
Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd is the sole supplier of electricity on Grand Cayman. The company uses diesel generation to produce electricity for Grand Cayman. It operates in one business segment, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication, and one geographic area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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