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Crown Paints KenyaNAI:CRWN +0.42%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates NAI:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES53.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Chemicals companies, Crown Paints Kenya ranks worse than 59.82% 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. Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CRWN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Crown Paints Kenya was 0.69. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.22.
NAI:CRWN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 59.82% of 906
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs NAI:CRWN: 0.43
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Crown Paints Kenya was 121.10% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 0.90% 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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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.
Crown Paints Kenya Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Crown Paints Kenya Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Paints Kenya'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.
NAI:CRWN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Crown Paints Kenya 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.
Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #542 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.69. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 0.43 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #542 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #542 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Crown Paints Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 0.43 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Paints Kenya's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Crown Paints Kenya 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 906 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 19.4% 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Paints Kenya's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES53.19, compared to a current price of KES59.75 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 19.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES59.75 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES53.19.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (95% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: KES53.19 vs. price of KES59.75 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Chemicals median (#542 of 906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
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