International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.20 (As of Apr. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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HKSE:01373 International Housewares Retail Co Ltd HKSE:01373
68 GF Score
Price HK$0.65
GF Value HK$1.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is International Housewares Retail Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

International Housewares Retail Co HKSE:01373 -0.77% 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01373 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Retail - Cyclical companies, International Housewares Retail Co ranks worse than 75.2% 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. International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.20.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of International Housewares Retail Co Ltd is 0.71, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01373' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 0.8   Max: 1.41
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of International Housewares Retail Co was 1.41. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.80.

HKSE:01373's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.2% of 508 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs HKSE:01373: 0.71

As of today (2026-09-01), the Dividend Yield % of International Housewares Retail Co is 6.97%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of International Housewares Retail Co was 18.60%. The lowest was 5.09%. And the median was 7.38%.

International Housewares Retail Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was HK$0.03.

During the past 12 months, International Housewares Retail Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of International Housewares Retail Co was 74.40% per year. The lowest was -23.60% per year. And the median was 11.00% 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.

International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) 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.

International Housewares Retail Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

International Housewares Retail Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Housewares Retail 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.

International Housewares Retail Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

International Housewares Retail Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.89 0.95 1.41 0.70

International Housewares Retail Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.81 1.22 2.00 0.40 1.20

HKSE:01373 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail 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.

International Housewares Retail Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


HKSE:01373
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International Housewares Retail 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.

International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=0.045/ 0.064
=0.70

International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.03/ 0.025
=1.20

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 mean?
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #382 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.20 is 196.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #382 out of 508 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #382 out of 508 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places International Housewares Retail Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.20 is 196.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.41, International Housewares Retail Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 508 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 196.3% 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 International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Housewares Retail Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 196.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 as of Apr. 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.11. GuruFocus considers International Housewares Retail Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01373:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.20 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.11 vs. price of HK$0.65 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#382 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01373 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

International Housewares Retail Co Business Description

Address Southmark, 11 Yip Hing Street, 20th Floor, Tower B, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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