Lee & Man Paper ManufacturingLMPMY -6.09%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates LMPMY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 69/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $3.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Forest Products companies, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks better than 69.83% 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. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LMPMY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing was 0.64. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.34.
LMPMY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.83% of 116
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs LMPMY: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing was 13.36%. The lowest was 1.96%. And the median was 4.28%.
During the past 12 months, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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 -14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing was 249.40% per year. The lowest was -59.50% per year. And the median was 3.95% 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (OTCPK:LMPMY) 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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.
* 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #35 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.64. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 0.26 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #35 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #35 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 0.26 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.42, based on 116 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. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 37.3% 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 37.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.42. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LMPMY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $3.70 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Forest Products median (#35 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LMPMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
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