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Four Seas Mercantile HoldingsHKSE:00374 55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 266% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00374 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks worse than 97.41% 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. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Ltd is 2.26, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00374'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.82 Max: 3.39
Current: 2.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Four Seas Mercantile Holdings was 3.39. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.82.
HKSE:00374's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 97.41% of 1005
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs HKSE:00374: 2.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Four Seas Mercantile Holdings was 3.83%. The lowest was 2.24%. And the median was 3.44%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Four Seas Mercantile Holdings was 12.80% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) 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.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings 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.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HKSE:00374 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Four Seas Mercantile 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.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Four Seas Mercantile 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.
* 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.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Four Seas Mercantile Holdings and its competitors. This is 266% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #979 out of 1005 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.00 is 266% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' value of 3.00 is 581.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #979 out of 1005 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #979 out of 1005 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Four Seas Mercantile Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' value of 3.00 is 581.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Four Seas Mercantile 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 1,005 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. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.00 is 581.8% 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.00, which is 266% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Four Seas Mercantile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.49, compared to a current price of HK$2.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.00, which is 266% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 581.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.00 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.49.
GuruFocus considers Four Seas Mercantile Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00374:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.00 (266% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: HK$2.49 vs. price of HK$2.50 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 581.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#979 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's geographical segment includes Hong Kong; Mainland China and Japan. The company generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong segment is engaged in the operation of restaurants, the manufacture and trading of snack foods, confectionery, beverages, frozen food products, ham and ham-related products and noodles, as well as the retailing of snack foods, confectionery and beverages, and providing catering services in Hong Kong.
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