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Neutech GroupHKSE:09616 +0.23%84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 436% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09616 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Education companies, Neutech Group ranks worse than 61.82% 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. Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:09616'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.57
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Neutech Group was 0.57. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.
HKSE:09616's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 61.82% of 110
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs HKSE:09616: 0.57
During the past 12 months, Neutech Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Neutech Group was 136.20% per year. The lowest was 42.90% per year. And the median was 89.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) 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.
Neutech Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Neutech Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Neutech Group'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:09616 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Neutech 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.
Neutech Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Neutech Group'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.
Neutech Group'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.
Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Neutech Group and its competitors. This is 436% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #68 out of 110 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Neutech Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 is 436% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.57. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Neutech Group's value of 1.18 is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #68 out of 110 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Neutech Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neutech Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #68 out of 110 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Neutech Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Neutech Group's value of 1.18 is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Neutech Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Neutech 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 0.48, based on 110 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. Neutech Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 is 145.8% 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 Neutech Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neutech Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18, which is 436% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neutech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.46, compared to a current price of HK$2.14 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18, which is 436% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 145.8% above the Education industry median of 0.48. Neutech Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.14 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.46.
GuruFocus considers Neutech Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09616:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.18 (436% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: HK$3.46 vs. price of HK$2.14 (38.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.8% above the Education median (#68 of 110)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Neutech Group Ltd is a China-based investment holding company principally engaged in providing full-time formal higher education services, continuing education services, as well as education resources and apprenticeship programmes. Its full-time formal higher education services and continuing education services are operated by three universities and eight training schools. Its education resources and apprenticeship programme are offered by few of its subsidiaries. Its operating segments are as follows: education services; medical services; industry management and services; and elderly care technology and services. It generates maximum revenue from Education services segment. The Group operated within one geographical location and all of its revenue is also generated from Chinese mainland.
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