China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 49 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks better than 52.94% 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. China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CWAFF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Water Affairs Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.30.
CWAFF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 52.94% of 374
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs CWAFF: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Water Affairs Group was 8.67%. The lowest was 1.13%. And the median was 4.53%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Water Affairs Group was 56.80% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Water Affairs Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
China Water Affairs Group 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 Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #176 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.52. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. China Water Affairs Group's value of 0.42 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #176 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #176 out of 374 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts China Water Affairs Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. China Water Affairs Group's value of 0.42 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.54, China Water Affairs Group has consistently been below 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 374 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. China Water Affairs Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 22.2% below 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 China Water Affairs Group 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. China Water Affairs Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 22.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#176 of 374)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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