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FriendTimesHKSE:06820 +2.90%50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06820 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Interactive Media companies, FriendTimes ranks worse than 98.74% 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. FriendTimes's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.57.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of FriendTimes Inc is 5.00, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for FriendTimes's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:06820'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.76 Max: 19
Current: 5
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of FriendTimes was 19.00. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.76.
HKSE:06820's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 98.74% of 159
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs HKSE:06820: 5.00
FriendTimes (HKSE:06820) 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.
FriendTimes Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
FriendTimes Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FriendTimes'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:06820 vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, FriendTimes'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.
FriendTimes Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, FriendTimes's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FriendTimes's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
FriendTimes'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.
FriendTimes (HKSE:06820) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on FriendTimes and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, FriendTimes' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, FriendTimes ranks #157 out of 159 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is FriendTimes' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
FriendTimes' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 19.00. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. FriendTimes' value of 0.57 is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FriendTimes ranks #157 out of 159 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FriendTimes has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FriendTimes' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, FriendTimes ranks #157 out of 159 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places FriendTimes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. FriendTimes' value of 0.57 is 54.1% above this benchmark. Historically, FriendTimes' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 19.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.37, FriendTimes 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 159 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. FriendTimes's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 54.1% 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 FriendTimes and its competitors. For the Interactive Media 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. FriendTimes's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FriendTimes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FriendTimes (HKSE:06820) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.82, compared to a current price of HK$0.36 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 54.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. FriendTimes' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 FriendTimes (HKSE:06820), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 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 FriendTimes (HKSE:06820) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FriendTimes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.36 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.82.
GuruFocus considers FriendTimes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:06820:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: HK$0.82 vs. price of HK$0.36 (56.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% above the Interactive Media median (#157 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FriendTimes Inc is an online game manufacturer and operator in China. Its game portfolio includes Fate of the Empress, Legend of Empress, Promise of Lingyun, A Story of Lala's: Rising Star, Twist of the Fate, Ink Sword: Jianghu. It derives revenue from the provision of mobile game development and publishing services. Geographically the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Overeas.
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