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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. Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01525'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.3
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shanghai Gench Education Group was 0.35. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.31.
HKSE:01525's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 68.52% of 108
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs HKSE:01525: 0.30
During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shanghai Gench Education Group was 11.47%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 5.66%.
During the past 12 months, Shanghai Gench Education Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shanghai Gench Education Group was 25.20% per year. The lowest was 0.80% per year. And the median was 2.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai Gench Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HKSE:01525 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shanghai Gench Education Group'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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shanghai Gench Education Group 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.
* 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #34 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.35. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 0.46 is 6.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #34 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Gench Education Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gench Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #34 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Shanghai Gench Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 0.46 is 6.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Gench Education Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Shanghai Gench Education Group has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.49, based on 108 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. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 6.1% below 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.49, compared to a current price of HK$2.40 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 6.1% below the Education industry median of 0.49. Shanghai Gench Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.40 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.49.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gench Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01525:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: HK$3.49 vs. price of HK$2.40 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% below the Education median (#34 of 108)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in providing undergraduate education and junior college educations. The group generates its revenue from tuition fees, boarding fees, and other education-related services. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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