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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. Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lai Sun Development Co was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.
HKSE:00488's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lai Sun Development Co was 2.19%. The lowest was 0.63%. And the median was 1.10%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lai Sun Development Co was 4.70% per year. The lowest was -5.80% per year. And the median was -3.30% 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.
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lai Sun Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development Co'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.
Lai Sun Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Lai Sun Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development Co'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.
Lai Sun Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lai Sun Development Co 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.
Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #999999 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Historically, Lai Sun Development Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.40, based on 718 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 Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Development Co'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 Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.56, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.56.
GuruFocus considers Lai Sun Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00488:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$0.56 vs. price of HK$0.80 (42.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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