Altern EnergyKAR:ALTN +1.21%43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ALTN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Altern Energy ranks worse than 555555% 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. Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Altern Energy was 4.85. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.73.
KAR:ALTN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 0.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Altern Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Altern Energy was 80.40% per year. The lowest was -5.50% per year. And the median was 34.30% 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.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) 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.
Altern Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Altern Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altern Energy'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.
KAR:ALTN vs CEG, VST, NRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Altern Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Altern Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 4.85. Based on the distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Altern Energy has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altern Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Altern Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Altern Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 4.85 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 180 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 Altern Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altern Energy'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 Altern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨0.72, compared to a current price of ₨8.39 — trading 1065.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Altern Energy's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨8.39 is trading 1065.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨0.72.
GuruFocus considers Altern Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ALTN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₨0.72 vs. price of ₨8.39 (1065.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ALTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altern Energy Ltd generates and supplies electric power to the Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan from its thermal power plant. It operates in the engineering, power, chemicals, and agriculture sectors. The company's principal activity is to build, own, operate, and maintain a gas-fired power plant having a gross capacity of 32 Mega Watts.
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