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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. Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01401's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) 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.
Future Machine Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Future Machine Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future Machine'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.
HKSE:01401 vs AAPL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Future Machine'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.
Future Machine Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) 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 Future Machine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Future Machine's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Future Machine has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Machine's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Future Machine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,186 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 Future Machine and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Machine'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 Future Machine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine (HKSE:01401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 88.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Future Machine's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401), 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 88.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.12.
GuruFocus considers Future Machine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01401:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$2.12 vs. price of HK$0.24 (88.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future Machine Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are designing, manufacturing and sales of mobile phones and printed circuit board assembly products (PCBA) and Internet of things (IoT) related products and investment holding. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of feature phones and smartphones. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and also has a presence in India, Pakistan, the United States of America, Bangladesh, Algeria, Yemen, Dubai, and other markets.
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