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. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 2.74. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.79.
HKSE:00423's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 14.49%. The lowest was 3.87%. And the median was 7.54%.
During the past 12 months, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 65.70% per year. The lowest was -30.60% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hong Kong Economic Times 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HKSE:00423 vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hong Kong Economic Times 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #999999 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.74 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.70 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.70 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00423:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.70 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Business Description
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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