PCFBY (Pacific Basin Shipping) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (As of Dec. 2025) — 55% Below Median


PCFBY Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd PCFBY
70 GF Score
Price $7.58
GF Value $5.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pacific Basin Shipping PCFBY 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates PCFBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Pacific Basin Shipping ranks worse than 81.1% 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. Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.33.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd is 0.87, which seems too high.

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

PCFBY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.43
Current: 0.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pacific Basin Shipping was 1.43. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.74.

PCFBY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.1% of 566 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs PCFBY: 0.86

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Pacific Basin Shipping is 2.56%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pacific Basin Shipping was 38.20%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 3.27%.

Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.04.

During the past 12 months, Pacific Basin Shipping's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -55.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pacific Basin Shipping was 174.30% per year. The lowest was -55.60% per year. And the median was -13.70% 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.

Pacific Basin Shipping (OTCPK:PCFBY) 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.

Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific Basin Shipping'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.

Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pacific Basin Shipping 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 0.14 0.76 1.42 0.47 0.86

Pacific Basin Shipping Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 1.12 0.52 0.43 1.71 0.33

Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pacific Basin Shipping'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.

Pacific Basin Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Pacific Basin Shipping 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.

Pacific Basin Shipping'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 )
=0.171/ 0.2
=0.86

Pacific Basin Shipping'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 )
=0.041/ 0.124
=0.33

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 mean?
Pacific Basin Shipping (PCFBY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pacific Basin Shipping and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Basin Shipping ranks #459 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pacific Basin Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.43. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Pacific Basin Shipping's value of 0.33 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Basin Shipping ranks #459 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Basin Shipping has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Basin Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pacific Basin Shipping ranks #459 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pacific Basin Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Pacific Basin Shipping's value of 0.33 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pacific Basin Shipping's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Pacific Basin Shipping has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. Pacific Basin Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 26.7% below 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 Pacific Basin Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Basin Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Basin Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Basin Shipping (PCFBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $7.58 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 26.7% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Pacific Basin Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Pacific Basin Shipping (PCFBY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 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 Pacific Basin Shipping (PCFBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Basin Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.58 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57. GuruFocus considers Pacific Basin Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PCFBY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $7.58 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.7% below the Transportation median (#459 of 566)

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

Pacific Basin Shipping Business Description

Address 2 Heung Yip Road, 31st Floor, One Island South, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd is engaged in the provision of dry bulk shipping services internationally. It owns and operates dry bulk cargo vessels, and its business is customer and cargo focused, providing industrial buyers, traders and producers of dry bulk commodities with a safe, reliable and competitive freight service under spot and long-term cargo contracts. The company's revenue is substantially derived from the provision of dry bulk shipping services internationally.
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