Asian Pay Television Trust (SGX:S7OU) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is Asian Pay Television Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Asian Pay Television Trust SGX:S7OU +1.20% Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.92. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks worse than 84.97% 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. Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Asian Pay Television Trust is 1.11, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:S7OU' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 0.92   Max: 16.25
Current: 1.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Asian Pay Television Trust was 16.25. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.92.

SGX:S7OU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.97% of 326 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs SGX:S7OU: 1.11

As of today (2026-08-03), the Dividend Yield % of Asian Pay Television Trust is 12.65%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Asian Pay Television Trust was 50.79%. The lowest was 5.38%. And the median was 10.83%.

Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$0.01.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Asian Pay Television Trust was 13.90% per year. The lowest was -46.40% per year. And the median was -8.60% 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.

Asian Pay Television Trust (SGX:S7OU) 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.

Asian Pay Television Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Asian Pay Television Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Asian Pay Television Trust'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.

Asian Pay Television Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Asian Pay Television Trust 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 0.91 0.48 0.00 0.44 1.38

Asian Pay Television Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.67 0.00 0.83 0.00 1.25

SGX:S7OU vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Asian Pay Television Trust'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.

Asian Pay Television Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


Asian Pay Television Trust 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.

Asian Pay Television Trust'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 )
=0.011/ 0.008
=1.38

Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.005/ 0.004
=1.25

* 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 1.25 mean?
Asian Pay Television Trust (SGX:S7OU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Asian Pay Television Trust and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #277 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Asian Pay Television Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 16.25. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 1.25 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #277 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Asian Pay Television Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Asian Pay Television Trust ranks #277 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Asian Pay Television Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Asian Pay Television Trust's value of 1.25 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Pay Television Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 16.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Asian Pay Television Trust 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 150% 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 Asian Pay Television Trust and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Pay Television Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Pay Television Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Pay Television Trust (SGX:S7OU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.08, compared to a current price of S$0.08 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 150% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Asian Pay Television Trust (SGX:S7OU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 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.

Asian Pay Television Trust Business Description

Address 7 Temasek Boulevard, No. 08-03A, Suntec Tower 1, Singapore, SGP, 038987
Asian Pay Television Trust is an investment trust engaged in acquiring, owning, and operating pay-TV and broadband businesses. The trust mainly operates through its key asset, Taiwan Broadband Communications Group, which provides cable television and broadband services in Taiwan. It generates revenue from subscription services, advertising, channel leasing, and installation services for both cable TV and broadband offerings. The group is principally engaged in providing cable TV and broadband services in Taiwan.