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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 Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03978'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.77
Current: 0.49
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Beststudy Education Group was 1.77. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.68.
HKSE:03978's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 51.85% of 108
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs HKSE:03978: 0.49
During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Beststudy Education Group was 23.91%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 7.37%.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Beststudy Education Group was -14.80% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was -14.80% 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.
China Beststudy Education Group (HKSE:03978) 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 Beststudy Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
China Beststudy 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.
China Beststudy Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HKSE:03978 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Beststudy 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.
China Beststudy Education Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
China Beststudy 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.
China Beststudy Education Group (HKSE:03978) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Beststudy Education Group and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, China Beststudy Education Group ranks #56 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Beststudy Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.77. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. China Beststudy Education Group's value of 0.52 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Beststudy Education Group ranks #56 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Beststudy Education Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Beststudy Education Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Beststudy Education Group ranks #56 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Beststudy Education Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. China Beststudy Education Group's value of 0.52 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Beststudy Education Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.47, China Beststudy Education Group 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.47, 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. China Beststudy Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 10.6% 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 China Beststudy Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Beststudy Education Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Beststudy Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Beststudy Education Group (HKSE:03978) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.22, compared to a current price of HK$2.69 — trading 62.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 10.6% above the Education industry median of 0.47. China Beststudy Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Beststudy Education Group (HKSE:03978), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Beststudy Education Group (HKSE:03978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Beststudy Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.69 is trading 62.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.22.
GuruFocus considers China Beststudy Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03978:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: HK$7.22 vs. price of HK$2.69 (62.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% above the Education median (#56 of 108)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Beststudy Education Group is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in providing education-related courses, including full-time revision business (equivalent to full-time test preparation programs), talent education, self-study programs, vocational education, and after-school tutoring programs. It generates maximum revenue from the provision of talent education services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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