China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Above Median


LSE:CYPC China Yangtze Power Co Ltd LSE:CYPC
82 GF Score
Price $41.20
GF Value $43.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

China Yangtze Power Co LSE:CYPC 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 70% 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. China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CYPC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.68   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Yangtze Power Co was 0.82. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.68.

LSE:CYPC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
70% of 180 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs LSE:CYPC: 0.65

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of China Yangtze Power Co is 3.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Yangtze Power Co was 8.95%. The lowest was 2.73%. And the median was 3.60%.

China Yangtze Power Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30.

During the past 12 months, China Yangtze Power Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Yangtze Power Co was 37.80% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 8.70% 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.

China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) 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.

China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.82 0.75 0.62 0.69

China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.00 1.19 0.00 0.83

China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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China Yangtze Power Co 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.

China Yangtze Power Co'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 )
=1.334/ 1.941
=0.69

China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.303/ 0.367
=0.83

* 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 0.83 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #126 out of 180 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.82. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 0.83 is 88.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #126 out of 180 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #126 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 0.83 is 88.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.44, China Yangtze Power Co 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 - 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 88.6% 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 China Yangtze Power Co 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.62, compared to a current price of $41.20 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 88.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.44. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $41.20 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.62. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: $43.62 vs. price of $41.20 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#126 of 180)

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

China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYZB:Germany600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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