CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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SHSE:601061 CITIC Metal Co Ltd SHSE:601061
77 GF Score
Price ¥11.20
GF Value ¥9.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

CITIC Metal Co SHSE:601061 +4.09% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601061 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, CITIC Metal Co ranks worse than 68.11% 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. CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601061' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.37   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42


During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CITIC Metal Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.37.

SHSE:601061's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
68.11% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs SHSE:601061: 0.42

As of today (2026-07-27), the Dividend Yield % of CITIC Metal Co is 1.96%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CITIC Metal Co was 4.04%. The lowest was 1.02%. And the median was 1.96%.

CITIC Metal Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0.12.

During the past 12 months, CITIC Metal Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 91.30% 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.


CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) 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.


CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CITIC Metal 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.

CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CITIC Metal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.37 0.41 0.32

CITIC Metal Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 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 0.00 0.82 0.00 0.00 0.43

CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CITIC Metal 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.


CITIC Metal Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CITIC Metal 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.

CITIC Metal Co'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 )
=0.168/ 0.52
=0.32

CITIC Metal Co'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 )
=0.119/ 0.276
=0.43

* 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 0.43 mean?
CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CITIC Metal Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #205 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CITIC Metal Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.42. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. CITIC Metal Co's value of 0.43 is 59.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #205 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CITIC Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC Metal Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #205 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CITIC Metal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. CITIC Metal Co's value of 0.43 is 59.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CITIC Metal Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.27, CITIC Metal Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 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. CITIC Metal Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 59.3% 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 CITIC Metal Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC Metal Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.42, compared to a current price of ¥11.20 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 59.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. CITIC Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥11.20 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.42. GuruFocus considers CITIC Metal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601061:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.42 vs. price of ¥11.20 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#205 of 301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601061 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CITIC Metal Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Xinyuan South Road, Room 1903, Jingcheng Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100004
CITIC Metal Co Ltd is engaged in trading of metals and minerals. The company trades in ferrous metals including iron ores and steel, and non-ferrous metals such as niobium, copper and aluminum. In addition to the trading business, the company also engages in the businesses of special minerals and dry bulk shipping. The special minerals business covers importing and cross-border trading of chrome ores, manganese ores, ferrochromium and silicomanganese, committed to ensuring stable supply of quality raw materials to alloy producers. The dry bulk shipping business mainly operates routes between Australia and China, South Africa and China, Southeast Asia and India, providing customers with sea transport services for dry bulk cargos.
77GF Score

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