B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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HKSE:01705 B & S International Holdings Ltd HKSE:01705
53 GF Score
Price HK$0.89
GF Value HK$0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is B & S International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

B & S International Holdings HKSE:01705 +0.57% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01705 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, B & S International Holdings ranks worse than 93.92% 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. B & S International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of B & S International Holdings Ltd is 1.16, which seems too high.

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

HKSE:01705' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.16   Max: 6.67
Current: 1.16

During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of B & S International Holdings was 6.67. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.16.

HKSE:01705's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.92% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs HKSE:01705: 1.16

As of today (2026-08-06), the Dividend Yield % of B & S International Holdings is 6.06%.

During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of B & S International Holdings was 17.54%. The lowest was 1.00%. And the median was 7.58%.

B & S International Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.03.

During the past 12 months, B & S International Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of B & S International Holdings was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 7.70% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.

B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) 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.

B & S International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

B & S International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B & S 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.

B & S International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

B & S International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.36 0.60 1.22 1.16

B & S International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.61 1.20 1.25 1.00 1.39

HKSE:01705 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, B & S 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.

B & S International Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B & S International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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B & S 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.

B & S International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.05/ 0.043
=1.16

B & S International Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.025/ 0.018
=1.39

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 mean?
B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on B & S International Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, B & S International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #170 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is B & S International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
B & S International Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 6.67. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. B & S International Holdings' value of 1.39 is 275.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #170 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, B & S International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B & S International Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #170 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places B & S International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. B & S International Holdings' value of 1.39 is 275.7% above this benchmark. Historically, B & S International Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 6.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.37, B & S 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. B & S International Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 275.7% 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 B & S International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B & S International Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B & S International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 275.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. B & S International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers B & S International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01705:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.89 (152.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 275.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#170 of 181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

B & S International Holdings Business Description

Address 7 Ko Fai Road, Yau Tong, Unit 01, 11th Floor, Block A, Ko Fai Industrial Building, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
B & S International Holdings Ltd is a food and beverage company. The group has two business segments, namely the Distribution business which distributes and markets a diversified portfolio of overseas branded food and beverage products to main retailers such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and department store chains in Hong Kong, and the Retail business. that prepares and sells overseas branded food and beverage products at the company's self-operated retail outlets in Hong Kong. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Distribution business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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