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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. China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Boton Group Co was 0.24. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.24.
HKSE:03318's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Boton Group Co was 3.11%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.39%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Boton Group Co was 5.60% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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.
China Boton Group Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
China Boton Group Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group Co'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:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group Co'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.
China Boton Group Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
China Boton Group Co 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.
China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.24. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, China Boton Group Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.24 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 908 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co'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 China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.44 — trading 82.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.44 is trading 82.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.44 (82.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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