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Hotung Investment HoldingsSGX:BLS +0.63%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 290% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates SGX:BLS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks better than 58.32% 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. Hotung Investment Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hotung Investment Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BLS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.2 Max: 9.44
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hotung Investment Holdings was 9.44. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.20.
SGX:BLS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.32% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.665
vs SGX:BLS: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hotung Investment Holdings was 14.47%. The lowest was 5.63%. And the median was 8.34%.
During the past 12 months, Hotung Investment Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hotung Investment Holdings was 19.90% per year. The lowest was -21.70% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) 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.
Hotung Investment Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hotung Investment Holdings 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.
Hotung Investment Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SGX:BLS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Hotung Investment 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.
Hotung Investment Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hotung Investment Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hotung Investment Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hotung Investment 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.
Hotung Investment 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.
Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.68 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. This is 290% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Hotung Investment Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #391 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hotung Investment Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.68 is 290% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 9.44. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 4.68 is 603.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #391 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotung Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotung Investment Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #391 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hotung Investment Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 4.68 is 603.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hotung Investment Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Hotung Investment Holdings 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 938 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. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.68 is 603.8% 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 Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.68, which is 290% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.44, compared to a current price of S$1.61 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.68, which is 290% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 603.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. Hotung Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.68 as of Jun. 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$1.61 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.44.
GuruFocus considers Hotung Investment Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BLS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.68 (290% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: S$3.44 vs. price of S$1.61 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 603.8% above the Asset Management median (#391 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotung Investment Holdings Ltd is a venture capital investment company. It focuses on start-up and expansion-stage companies mainly located in Taiwan, China, and Silicon Valley. The company operates through two segments namely Investment and Fund management. Its Investment segment derives majority revenue converges on achieving capital appreciation by investing in a balanced and diversified portfolio. The Fund management segment is involved in providing investment consultancy and advisory services to entities within the group.
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