Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 61% Below Median

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Luz Del Sur SAA LIM:LUSURC1

54 GF Score

Price S/.13.15

GF Value S/.16.90

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

8 Warning Signs

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What is Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Luz Del SurA LIM:LUSURC1 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates LIM:LUSURC1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.16.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Utilities - Regulated companies, Luz Del SurA ranks better than 81.91% 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. Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:LUSURC1' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.7 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Luz Del SurA was 0.85. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.70.

LIM:LUSURC1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.91% of 376 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs LIM:LUSURC1: 0.26

As of today (2026-07-30), the Dividend Yield % of Luz Del SurA is 2.03%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Luz Del SurA was 8.31%. The lowest was 2.03%. And the median was 5.17%.

Luz Del SurA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.0.39.

During the past 12 months, Luz Del SurA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Luz Del SurA was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was 6.40% 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.

Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) 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.

Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luz Del SurA'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.

Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Luz Del SurA Annual Data

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Luz Del SurA Semi-Annual Data
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LIM:LUSURC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Luz Del SurA'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.

Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Luz Del SurA Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Luz Del SurA'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 )
	=	0.39	/	1.472
	=	0.26

Luz Del SurA'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 )
	=	0.39	/	1.472
	=	0.26

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 mean?

Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Luz Del SurA and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #68 out of 376 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.

Is Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Luz Del SurA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Luz Del SurA's value of 0.27 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #68 out of 376 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luz Del SurA has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Luz Del SurA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?

According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #68 out of 376 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Luz Del SurA in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Luz Del SurA's value of 0.27 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Luz Del SurA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Luz Del SurA has consistently been below 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 376 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. Luz Del SurA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 50.9% below 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 Luz Del SurA 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. Luz Del SurA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Luz Del SurA stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.16.90, compared to a current price of S/.13.15 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 50.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.55. Luz Del SurA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luz Del SurA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S/.13.15 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.16.90. GuruFocus considers Luz Del SurA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:LUSURC1:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: S/.16.90 vs. price of S/.13.15 (22.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 50.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#68 of 376)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:LUSURC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Luz Del SurA Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies LIM:PLUZENC1 LIM:EGEPIBC1 NEE SO DUK LSE:NG.AEP D PCG ETR XEL EXC XMAD:ELE ED PEG WEC BOM:532555 XPRA:CEZ AEE DTE

Address Av Canaval y Moreyra 380, Piso 17, San Isidro, Lima, PER

Website http://www.luzdelsur.com.pe

Luz Del Sur SAA is a Peru-based electric power distribution company which provides service to approximately 900 thousand clients. The company also provides other services such as maintenance of internal installations and electrical networks, as well as energy diagnoses. It also focuses on expansion and improvement of the electrical grid, construction of transmission and distribution substations, and purchase of machinery and equipment.

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