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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. Taiwan Special Chemicals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Special Chemicals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4772'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.42
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Taiwan Special Chemicals was 0.61. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.46.
ROCO:4772's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 58.32% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs ROCO:4772: 0.42
During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Taiwan Special Chemicals was 1.12%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 0.63%.
During the past 12 months, Taiwan Special Chemicals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 45.40% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Taiwan Special Chemicals was 45.40% per year. The lowest was 45.40% per year. And the median was 45.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Taiwan Special Chemicals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ROCO:4772 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special Chemicals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Taiwan Special Chemicals 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Taiwan Special Chemicals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #529 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.61. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #529 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #529 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Taiwan Special Chemicals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.61 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals'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 Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$679.24, compared to a current price of NT$270.50 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$270.50 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$679.24.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$679.24 vs. price of NT$270.50 (60.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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