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. Cathay Pacific Airways's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Pacific Airways's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cathay Pacific Airways was 0.88. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.49.
HAM:CTY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cathay Pacific Airways was 7.09%. The lowest was 1.08%. And the median was 4.52%.
During the past 12 months, Cathay Pacific Airways's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cathay Pacific Airways was 45.70% per year. The lowest was -35.30% per year. And the median was 10.55% 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cathay Pacific Airways Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HAM:CTY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Cathay Pacific Airways 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cathay Pacific Airways' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #283 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #283 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #283 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Cathay Pacific Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Historically, Cathay Pacific Airways' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.88 over the past decade. 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.39, compared to a current price of €1.38 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.38 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.39.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €1.39 vs. price of €1.38 (1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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