Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.06 (As of Dec. 2025) — 171% Above Median

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HSTC:BWS Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC HSTC:BWS
62 GF Score
Price ₫31,500.00
GF Value ₫34,042.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC HSTC:BWS -1.56% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates HSTC:BWS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫34,042.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks worse than 90.91% 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. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.06.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC is 1.02, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:BWS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.02
Current: 1.02

During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC was 1.02. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.76.

HSTC:BWS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.91% of 374 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.545 vs HSTC:BWS: 1.02

As of today (2026-08-31), the Dividend Yield % of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC is 6.35%.

During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC was 9.37%. The lowest was 2.54%. And the median was 5.92%.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₫1,000.00.

During the past 12 months, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.60% per year.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC was 49.40% per year. The lowest was 40.60% per year. And the median was 45.00% 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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) 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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC'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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
0.32 0.38 0.91 0.82 0.76

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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HSTC:BWS vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC'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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC 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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2000/ 2616.195
=0.76

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1000/ 485.743
=2.06

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 mean?
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #340 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's value of 2.06 is 278% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #340 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #340 out of 374 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's value of 2.06 is 278% above this benchmark. Historically, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.55, based on 374 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. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 is 278% 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06, which is 171% above 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫34,042.12, compared to a current price of ₫31,500.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 278% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.55. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫31,500.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫34,042.12. GuruFocus considers Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:BWS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.06 (171% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: ₫34,042.12 vs. price of ₫31,500.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 278% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#340 of 374)

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

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Business Description

Address No. 14 - Street 30/4, Ward 9, Vung Tau, Vung Tau, VNM
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC is engaged in the production and supply of clean water. It provides construction of water supply and drainage works, civil, industrial, and traffic works. The company is also engaged in the purchase and sale of specialized water supply and drainage products, and Design water supply and drainage systems.
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