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Choo Chiang HoldingsSGX:42E 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates SGX:42E with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,209 Hardware companies, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks worse than 60.38% 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. Choo Chiang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choo Chiang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:42E'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.57
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Choo Chiang Holdings was 0.58. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.47.
SGX:42E's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 60.38% of 1209
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SGX:42E: 0.57
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Choo Chiang Holdings was 10.74%. The lowest was 1.58%. And the median was 4.59%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.20% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Choo Chiang Holdings was 48.70% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 20.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) 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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Choo Chiang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
SGX:42E vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Choo Chiang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choo Chiang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Choo Chiang Holdings 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.
Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Choo Chiang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #730 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Choo Chiang Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.58. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 0.42 is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #730 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Choo Chiang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choo Chiang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #730 out of 1209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Choo Chiang Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 0.42 is 8.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Choo Chiang Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Choo Chiang Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,209 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. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 8.7% 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 Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.39, compared to a current price of S$0.46 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 8.7% below the Hardware industry median of 0.46. Choo Chiang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.46 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.39.
GuruFocus considers Choo Chiang Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:42E:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: S$0.39 vs. price of S$0.46 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% below the Hardware median (#730 of 1209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:42E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choo Chiang Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and distributor of electrical products and accessories. It operates through the distribution business and property investment segments. The distribution business segment, which generates key revenue, sells electrical products and accessories. The property investment segment holds investment properties. The company offers electrical cables & cable accessories, electrical wiring accessories, electrical circuit protection, earthing & lightning protection, cable support system, ventilating, wall-mounted & ceiling fans, power drills & handheld tools, luminaires, lamps, and accessories.
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