GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median


LUX:GLOBW GlobalWafers Co Ltd LUX:GLOBW
66 GF Score
Price $18.10
GF Value $7.99
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is GlobalWafers Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

GlobalWafers Co LUX:GLOBW 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates LUX:GLOBW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.99. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Semiconductors companies, GlobalWafers Co ranks worse than 76.55% 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. GlobalWafers Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of GlobalWafers Co Ltd is 0.85, which seems too high.

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

LUX:GLOBW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.82   Max: 2.06
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GlobalWafers Co was 2.06. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.82.

LUX:GLOBW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.55% of 452 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.395 vs LUX:GLOBW: 0.83

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of GlobalWafers Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of GlobalWafers Co was 8.74%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.36%.

GlobalWafers Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.06.

During the past 12 months, GlobalWafers Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of GlobalWafers Co was 142.20% per year. The lowest was -27.60% per year. And the median was 8.50% 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.

GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) 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.

GlobalWafers Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

GlobalWafers Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers 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.

GlobalWafers Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GlobalWafers 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.54 0.85

GlobalWafers Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.00 1.63 0.00 1.44 0.43

LUX:GLOBW vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers 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.

GlobalWafers Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GlobalWafers 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.

GlobalWafers 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 )
=0.414/ 0.487
=0.85

GlobalWafers Co'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 )
=0.063/ 0.146
=0.43

* 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 0.43 mean?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, GlobalWafers Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #346 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is GlobalWafers Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.06. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. GlobalWafers Co's value of 0.43 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #346 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #346 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places GlobalWafers Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. GlobalWafers Co's value of 0.43 is 8.9% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalWafers Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.40, GlobalWafers 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 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. GlobalWafers Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 8.9% 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 GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalWafers Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.99, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 126.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 8.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 126.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.99.

Key valuation signals for LUX:GLOBW:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: $7.99 vs. price of $18.10 (126.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% above the Semiconductors median (#346 of 452)

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

GlobalWafers Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6488:Taiwan
Address No. 8, Industrial East Road 2, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
66GF Score

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