Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 270% Above Median

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LUX:COMEL Compal Electronics Inc LUX:COMEL
79 GF Score
Price $5.45
GF Value $4.58
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What is Compal Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Compal Electronics LUX:COMEL 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 270% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates LUX:COMEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,210 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks worse than 73.22% 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. Compal Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Compal Electronics Inc is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

LUX:COMEL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.66   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Compal Electronics was 1.11. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.66.

LUX:COMEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.22% of 1210 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs LUX:COMEL: 0.78

As of today (2026-08-14), the Dividend Yield % of Compal Electronics is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Compal Electronics was 13.05%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 5.96%.

Compal Electronics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.18.

During the past 12 months, Compal Electronics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Compal Electronics was 33.40% per year. The lowest was -29.50% per year. And the median was 2.00% 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.

Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) 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.

Compal Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Compal Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compal Electronics'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.

Compal Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Compal Electronics 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 0.64 1.10 0.65 0.54 0.97

Compal Electronics 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 2.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.44

LUX:COMEL vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics'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.

Compal Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Compal Electronics 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.

Compal Electronics'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 )
=0.228/ 0.236
=0.97

Compal Electronics'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 )
=0.176/ 0.072
=2.44

* 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 2.44 mean?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. This is 270% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Compal Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #886 out of 1210 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Compal Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Compal Electronics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.44 is 270% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.11. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Compal Electronics' value of 2.44 is 430.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #886 out of 1210 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #886 out of 1210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Compal Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Compal Electronics' value of 2.44 is 430.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Compal Electronics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Compal Electronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,210 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. Compal Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.44 is 430.4% 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 Compal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.44, which is 270% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.44. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.58, compared to a current price of $5.45 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.44, which is 270% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 430.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.46. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.44 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.45 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.58.

Key valuation signals for LUX:COMEL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.44 (270% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
  • GF Value™: $4.58 vs. price of $5.45 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 430.4% above the Hardware median (#886 of 1210)

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

Compal Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges 2324:Taiwan
Address No. 581 and No. 581-1, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
79GF Score

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