Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.64 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Above Median

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ROCO:5254 Cen Link Co Ltd ROCO:5254
83 GF Score
Price NT$35.65
GF Value NT$34.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cen Link Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cen Link Co ROCO:5254 -8.12% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5254 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,214 Hardware companies, Cen Link Co ranks worse than 76.19% 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. Cen Link Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.64.

Warning Sign:

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

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

ROCO:5254' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.83   Max: 1.21
Current: 0.85

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cen Link Co was 1.21. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.83.

ROCO:5254's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.19% of 1214 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs ROCO:5254: 0.85

As of today (2026-07-18), the Dividend Yield % of Cen Link Co is 5.61%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cen Link Co was 8.33%. The lowest was 2.06%. And the median was 5.00%.

Cen Link Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2.00.

During the past 12 months, Cen Link Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.20% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cen Link Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 22.40% 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.

Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) 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.

Cen Link Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cen Link Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cen Link 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.

Cen Link Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cen Link 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 0.33 0.22 1.09 0.50 0.85

Cen Link Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 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 2.87 0.00 1.40 0.00 1.64

ROCO:5254 vs APH, GLW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cen Link 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.

Cen Link Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


ROCO:5254
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Cen Link 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.

Cen Link 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 )
=2/ 2.35
=0.85

Cen Link 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 )
=2/ 1.22
=1.64

* 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 1.64 mean?
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.64 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cen Link Co and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Cen Link Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #925 out of 1214 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Cen Link Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cen Link Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.64 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.21. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Cen Link Co's value of 1.64 is 248.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #925 out of 1214 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cen Link Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cen Link Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #925 out of 1214 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cen Link Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Cen Link Co's value of 1.64 is 248.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cen Link Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Cen Link 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,214 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. Cen Link Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.64 is 248.9% 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 Cen Link Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cen Link Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.64, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cen Link Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.22, compared to a current price of NT$35.65 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.64, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 248.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Cen Link Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.64 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$35.65 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.22. GuruFocus considers Cen Link Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5254:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.64 (98% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: NT$34.22 vs. price of NT$35.65 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 248.9% above the Hardware median (#925 of 1214)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cen Link Co Business Description

Address Datong Road, 10th Floor, No. 173, Section 2, Yuzhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 221
Cen Link Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, trading, and research and development of various electronic components and connector-related products. The company's product offerings are Box header connector, Battery connectors, Machine pin connectors, Micro USB, Audio jack connectors, DC power jack connectors, and others. Its products are used in Set-top boxes, LCD, Cell phones, and DV/DSC, among others.
83GF Score

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