Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00543 Pacific Online Ltd HKSE:00543
48 GF Score
Price HK$0.28
GF Value HK$0.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pacific Online Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pacific Online HKSE:00543 48 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00543 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Interactive Media companies, Pacific Online ranks worse than 98.68% 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. Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Pacific Online Ltd is 6.13, which seems too high.

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

HKSE:00543' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.94   Max: 18.5
Current: 6.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pacific Online was 18.50. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.94.

HKSE:00543's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.68% of 151 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs HKSE:00543: 6.13

As of today (2026-08-08), the Dividend Yield % of Pacific Online is 14.53%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pacific Online was 37.97%. The lowest was 6.24%. And the median was 12.35%.

Pacific Online's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.00.

During the past 12 months, Pacific Online's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pacific Online was 38.90% per year. The lowest was -35.20% per year. And the median was -2.80% 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.

Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) 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.

Pacific Online Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pacific Online Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific Online'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.

Pacific Online Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pacific Online 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 1.56 18.50 0.00 0.72 6.13

Pacific Online 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 0.00 3.31 0.00 0.00 0.00

HKSE:00543 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pacific Online'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.

Pacific Online Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


HKSE:00543
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Pacific Online 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.

Pacific Online'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 )
=0.049/ 0.008
=6.13

Pacific Online'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/ 0.019
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) 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 Pacific Online and its competitors. Over the past decade, Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #149 out of 151 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pacific Online's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 18.50. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #149 out of 151 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Online has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pacific Online ranks #149 out of 151 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pacific Online in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Pacific Online's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 18.50 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.38, based on 151 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 Pacific Online and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Online'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 Pacific Online stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.37, compared to a current price of HK$0.28 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Pacific Online's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543), 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 Pacific Online (HKSE:00543) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.28 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.37. GuruFocus considers Pacific Online to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00543:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: HK$0.37 vs. price of HK$0.28 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pacific Online Business Description

Address 115 Gaopu Road, National Software Park Base, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, CHN, 510663
Pacific Online Ltd is engaged in the provision of internet advertising services in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates vertically integrated portals, including PConline, which focuses on IT product-related content, PCauto, which focuses on automobile content, and PChouse. Its reportable segments include PCauto, which generates the majority of its revenue, and PConline.
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