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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TNPL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.85
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers was 1.85. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.30.
NSE:TNPL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.24% of 116
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs NSE:TNPL: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers was 8.59%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 2.20%.
During the past 12 months, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 200.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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.
* 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #9 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.85. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #9 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #9 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.85 over the past decade. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.41, based on 116 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹183.00, compared to a current price of ₹145.98 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹145.98 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹183.00.
GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹183.00 vs. price of ₹145.98 (20.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TNPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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