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Kuo Toong International CoROCO:8936 -2.18%93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 411% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8936 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Kuo Toong International Co ranks worse than 62.91% 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. Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8936'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuo Toong International Co was 0.49. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.35.
ROCO:8936's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 62.91% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs ROCO:8936: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuo Toong International Co was 9.99%. The lowest was 0.39%. And the median was 1.52%.
During the past 12 months, Kuo Toong International 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 58.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuo Toong International Co was 109.40% per year. The lowest was -42.10% per year. And the median was 60.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) 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.
Kuo Toong International Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kuo Toong International Co 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.
Kuo Toong International Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ROCO:8936 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kuo Toong International 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.
Kuo Toong International Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kuo Toong International 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.
Kuo Toong International Co'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.
Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.79 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. This is 411% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #541 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuo Toong International Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.79 is 411% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.49. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 1.79 is 359% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #541 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuo Toong International Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuo Toong International Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #541 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuo Toong International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 1.79 is 359% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuo Toong International Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Kuo Toong International 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Kuo Toong International Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.79 is 359% 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 Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuo Toong International Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.79, which is 411% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuo Toong International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.00, compared to a current price of NT$53.90 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.79, which is 411% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 359% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Kuo Toong International Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.79 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$53.90 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.00.
GuruFocus considers Kuo Toong International Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8936:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.79 (411% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: NT$72.00 vs. price of NT$53.90 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 359% above the Construction median (#541 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuo Toong International Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of various prestressed concrete pipes, straight steel pipes, propelling steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, cement products, and spare parts. In addition, it is also involved in assembling and embedding various water pipes and spare parts. The group has three reportable operating segments, which are Kuo Toong, which derives maximum revenue, Kuo Yang, and Other.
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