Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Dec. 2025) — 89% Above Median

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HKSE:01579 Yihai International Holdings Ltd HKSE:01579
94 GF Score
Price HK$15.27
GF Value HK$15.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yihai International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Yihai International Holdings HKSE:01579 -0.33% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01579 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$15.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yihai International Holdings ranks worse than 77.09% 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. Yihai International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Yihai International Holdings Ltd is 0.77, which seems too high.

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

HKSE:01579' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.27   Max: 1.36
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Yihai International Holdings was 1.36. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.27.

HKSE:01579's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.09% of 1004 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs HKSE:01579: 0.77

As of today (2026-08-13), the Dividend Yield % of Yihai International Holdings is 5.92%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Yihai International Holdings was 9.14%. The lowest was 0.11%. And the median was 1.24%.

Yihai International Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.31.

During the past 12 months, Yihai International Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 43.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Yihai International Holdings was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -6.80% per year. And the median was 43.00% 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.

Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579) 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.

Yihai International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Yihai International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yihai International 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.

Yihai International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Yihai International Holdings 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 0.34 0.30 0.21 1.36 0.78

Yihai International Holdings 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 2.40 0.63 1.25 0.51

HKSE:01579 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yihai International 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.

Yihai International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yihai International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yihai International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Yihai International 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.

Yihai International Holdings'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 )
=0.748/ 0.963
=0.78

Yihai International Holdings'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 )
=0.313/ 0.617
=0.51

* 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 0.51 mean?
Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Yihai International Holdings and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Yihai International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #774 out of 1004 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Yihai International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Yihai International Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Yihai International Holdings' value of 0.51 is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #774 out of 1004 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yihai International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yihai International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #774 out of 1004 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Yihai International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Yihai International Holdings' value of 0.51 is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yihai International Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Yihai International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 1,004 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. Yihai International Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 15.9% 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 Yihai International Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Yihai International Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yihai International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$15.67, compared to a current price of HK$15.27 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 15.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Yihai International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 Yihai International Holdings (HKSE:01579) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yihai International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$15.27 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$15.67. GuruFocus considers Yihai International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01579:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: HK$15.67 vs. price of HK$15.27 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#774 of 1004)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Yihai International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges YIR:Germany
Address No. 40, Lane 363, Zhenhua South Road, Units 2806-2809, No. 9, Hongqi Tower, Putuo District, Shanghai, CHN
Yihai International is a leading compound condiment manufacturer in China with a focus on hot pot condiments. It was started by the founder of Haidilao (one of the largest hot pot chains in China), Zhang Yong, as a condiment supplier to the hot pot chain. Yihai started to produce packaged hot pot condiments and ready-to-eat hot pot using the Haidilao brand as Haidilao became well known across China. It has also developed brands such as Magic Cook and Yue Yi Hai to sell other Chinese-style condiments and supply cooking condiments to other restaurants.
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