Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (As of Dec. 2025) — 41% Below Median

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SGX:T12 Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd SGX:T12
49 GF Score
Price S$1.00
GF Value S$0.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tat Seng Packaging Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Tat Seng Packaging Group SGX:T12 -1.49% 49 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates SGX:T12 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Packaging & Containers companies, Tat Seng Packaging Group ranks better than 53.33% 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. Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:T12' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.37


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Tat Seng Packaging Group was 0.42. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.27.

SGX:T12's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
53.33% of 210 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs SGX:T12: 0.37

As of today (2026-08-12), the Dividend Yield % of Tat Seng Packaging Group is 6.03%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Tat Seng Packaging Group was 10.71%. The lowest was 2.44%. And the median was 4.88%.

Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.01.

During the past 12 months, Tat Seng Packaging Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Tat Seng Packaging Group was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 12.30% 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.


Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12) 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.


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Tat Seng Packaging Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tat Seng Packaging Group'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.

Tat Seng Packaging Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Tat Seng Packaging Group 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 0.17 0.30 0.41 0.42 0.39

Tat Seng Packaging Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 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 0.38 0.31 0.55 0.67 0.16

SGX:T12 vs SW, PKG, IP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Tat Seng Packaging Group'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.


Tat Seng Packaging Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Tat Seng Packaging Group 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.

Tat Seng Packaging Group'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 )
=0.04/ 0.104
=0.38

Tat Seng Packaging Group'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 )
=0.01/ 0.062
=0.16

* 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 0.16 mean?
Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Tat Seng Packaging Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Tat Seng Packaging Group ranks #98 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Tat Seng Packaging Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.42. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Tat Seng Packaging Group's value of 0.16 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tat Seng Packaging Group ranks #98 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tat Seng Packaging Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tat Seng Packaging Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Tat Seng Packaging Group ranks #98 out of 210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Tat Seng Packaging Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Tat Seng Packaging Group's value of 0.16 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Tat Seng Packaging Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Tat Seng Packaging Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 210 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. Tat Seng Packaging Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 59% 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 Tat Seng Packaging Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Tat Seng Packaging Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tat Seng Packaging Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.64, compared to a current price of S$1.00 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 59% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Tat Seng Packaging Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 Tat Seng Packaging Group (SGX:T12) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tat Seng Packaging Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.00 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.64. GuruFocus considers Tat Seng Packaging Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:T12:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: S$0.64 vs. price of S$1.00 (55.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59% below the Packaging & Containers median (#98 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:T12 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tat Seng Packaging Group Business Description

Address 28 Senoko Drive, Singapore, SGP, 758214
Tat Seng Packaging Group Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of corrugated paper products and other packaging products. The company designs, manufactures and sells corrugated paper packaging products for the packing of a diverse variety of items according to customers' specifications. Its key products include corrugated paper boards, corrugated paper cartons, die-cut boxes, assembly cartons and heavy duty corrugated paper products. It also carries and sells a range of other packaging related products. Its segments include Singapore and PRC with majority of the revenue deriving from PRC.
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