Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 325% Above Median

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FRA:CW70 Shougang Century Holdings Ltd FRA:CW70
61 GF Score
Price €0.19
GF Value €0.11
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Shougang Century Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Shougang Century Holdings FRA:CW70 -1.54% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 325% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:CW70 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.11. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 266 Steel companies, Shougang Century Holdings ranks worse than 87.97% 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. Shougang Century Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.25.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Shougang Century Holdings Ltd is 0.93, which seems too high.

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

FRA:CW70' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.53   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.9


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shougang Century Holdings was 0.94. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.53.

FRA:CW70's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.97% of 266 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs FRA:CW70: 0.90

As of today (2026-08-20), the Dividend Yield % of Shougang Century Holdings is 4.50%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shougang Century Holdings was 9.04%. The lowest was 1.22%. And the median was 3.64%.

Shougang Century Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.01.

During the past 12 months, Shougang Century Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 72.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shougang Century Holdings was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was -9.10% 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.


Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) 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.


Shougang Century Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Shougang Century Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shougang Century Holdings'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.

Shougang Century Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Shougang Century Holdings 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 0.41 0.82 0.25 0.67 0.90

Shougang Century Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.25

FRA:CW70 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Shougang Century Holdings'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.


Shougang Century Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shougang Century Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shougang Century Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


FRA:CW70
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Shougang Century Holdings 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.

Shougang Century Holdings'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 )
=0.009/ 0.01
=0.90

Shougang Century Holdings'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 )
=0.009/ 0.004
=2.25

* 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 2.25 mean?
Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.25 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shougang Century Holdings and its competitors. This is 325% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Shougang Century Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #234 out of 266 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Shougang Century Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shougang Century Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.25 is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.94. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Shougang Century Holdings' value of 2.25 is 525% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #234 out of 266 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shougang Century Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shougang Century Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #234 out of 266 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shougang Century Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Shougang Century Holdings' value of 2.25 is 525% above this benchmark. Historically, Shougang Century Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Shougang Century Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.36, based on 266 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. Shougang Century Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.25 is 525% 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 Shougang Century Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shougang Century Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.25, which is 325% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shougang Century Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.25. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.25, which is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 525% above the Steel industry median of 0.36. Shougang Century Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.25 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 Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shougang Century Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CW70:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.25 (325% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.19 (74.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 525% above the Steel median (#234 of 266)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CW70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shougang Century Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00103:Hong Kong
Address 6 Sun Yip Street, Room 1215, 12th Floor, Honour Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Shougang Century Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires, and hose wires. The steel cords are specifically used in radial tires. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel cord business in China. The Group's operations are currently organized into one reportable segment: steel cord.
61GF Score

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