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AP Rentals HoldingsHKSE:01496 38 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01496 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 523 Business Services companies, AP Rentals Holdings ranks worse than 97.9% 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. AP Rentals Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of AP Rentals Holdings Ltd is 3.00, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for AP Rentals Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01496'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.88 Max: 3
Current: 3
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AP Rentals Holdings was 3.00. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.88.
HKSE:01496's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 97.9% of 523
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs HKSE:01496: 3.00
AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) 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.
AP Rentals Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
AP Rentals Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AP Rentals Holdings'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:01496 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, AP Rentals 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.
AP Rentals Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AP Rentals Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AP Rentals Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
AP Rentals 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.
AP Rentals Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AP Rentals Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, AP Rentals Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #512 out of 523 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is AP Rentals Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
AP Rentals Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.00. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. AP Rentals Holdings' value of 1.00 is 127.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #512 out of 523 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AP Rentals Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AP Rentals Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #512 out of 523 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places AP Rentals Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. AP Rentals Holdings' value of 1.00 is 127.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AP Rentals Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.44, AP Rentals Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 523 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. AP Rentals Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 127.3% 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 AP Rentals Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AP Rentals Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AP Rentals Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.18 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 127.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. AP Rentals Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Mar. 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 AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Rentals Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.18 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers AP Rentals Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01496:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.18 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.3% above the Business Services median (#512 of 523)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01496 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AP Rentals Holdings Ltd operates as an equipment rental service company in Hong Kong. The company's operating segment includes Leasing and Trading. where the leasing segment is engaged in the leasing of machinery, lease-related operating service, repair and maintenance service, delivery service, and installation service, and the trading segment includes sales of machinery and parts. The company generates maximum revenue from the Leasing segment. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and has a presence in Macau, PRC, and Singapore.
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