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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. Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Qingdao Citymedia Co was 3.00. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.43.
SHSE:600229's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.49 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Qingdao Citymedia Co was 5.04%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 2.30%.
During the past 12 months, Qingdao Citymedia Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -74.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.30% 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -25.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Qingdao Citymedia Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingdao Citymedia Co'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.
SHSE:600229 vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #999999 out of 337 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #999999 out of 337 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qingdao Citymedia Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Citymedia Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #999999 out of 337 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Qingdao Citymedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Historically, Qingdao Citymedia Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.00 over the past decade. 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 0.49, based on 337 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. 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.20, compared to a current price of ¥5.16 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Qingdao Citymedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.16 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.20.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Citymedia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600229:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ¥5.20 vs. price of ¥5.16 (0.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd is engaged in the publishing business. The company publishes books, periodicals, electronic audio, and video. Geographically the activities are carried out through China.
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