CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Construction companies, CEPS ranks worse than 116414.32% 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. CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.39 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CEPS was 13.30% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 4.60% 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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) 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.
CEPS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CEPS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS'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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS'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.
CEPS'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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry.
Is CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CEPS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CEPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 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 CEPS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEPS'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 CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 234.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 234.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.44 (234.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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