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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. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Ltd is 0.91, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01690'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.91
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) was 0.91. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.53.
HKSE:01690's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 87.09% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs HKSE:01690: 0.91
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) was 15.50%. The lowest was 1.05%. And the median was 4.12%.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HKSE:01690 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lap Kei Engineering (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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lap Kei Engineering (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.
* 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #749 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.91. Based on the distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #749 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #749 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.91 over the past decade. 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.38, based on 860 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 158% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690), 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 158% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01690:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.13 (158% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Ltd provides engineering services for building services systems. The company is organized into the principal operating divisions of the building services engineering work division and maintenance, repair; and maintenance, repair, and other services division. The building services engineering work division, which is the key revenue-generating segment, comprises the provision of building services engineering work, including mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems, electrical systems, plumbing and drainage systems, fire systems, and other related works. Maintenance, repair, & other services involve the provision of maintenance and repair services for building services systems and the replacement of parts. It derives its prime revenue from Hong Kong.
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