Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (As of Dec. 2025) — 65% Above Median

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SHSE:601598 Sinotrans Ltd SHSE:601598
73 GF Score
Price ¥5.93
GF Value ¥4.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sinotrans Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sinotrans SHSE:601598 -0.50% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601598 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Sinotrans ranks worse than 91.84% 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. Sinotrans's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.76.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sinotrans Ltd is 1.24, which seems too high.

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

SHSE:601598' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.46   Max: 2.48
Current: 2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sinotrans was 2.48. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.46.

SHSE:601598's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
91.84% of 564 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs SHSE:601598: 2.48

As of today (2026-07-22), the Dividend Yield % of Sinotrans is 5.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sinotrans was 10.59%. The lowest was 2.98%. And the median was 6.46%.

Sinotrans's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was ¥0.15.

During the past 12 months, Sinotrans's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sinotrans was 112.40% per year. The lowest was -30.30% per year. And the median was 5.00% 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.

Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) 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.

Sinotrans Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sinotrans Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinotrans'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.

Sinotrans Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sinotrans 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 0.26 0.58 0.51 0.67 1.24

Sinotrans Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 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 1.24 1.50 0.00 0.95 0.76

SHSE:601598 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Sinotrans'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.

Sinotrans Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sinotrans's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinotrans's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sinotrans 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.

Sinotrans'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 )
=0.29/ 0.234
=1.24

Sinotrans's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.145/ 0.192
=0.76

* 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 0.76 mean?
Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sinotrans and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Sinotrans' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinotrans ranks #518 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Sinotrans' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sinotrans' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.48. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Sinotrans' value of 0.76 is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinotrans ranks #518 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinotrans has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinotrans' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sinotrans ranks #518 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sinotrans in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Sinotrans' value of 0.76 is 68.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sinotrans' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Sinotrans 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Sinotrans's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 68.9% 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 Sinotrans and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinotrans's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinotrans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.80, compared to a current price of ¥5.93 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 68.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Sinotrans' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Sinotrans (SHSE:601598), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 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 Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinotrans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.93 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.80. GuruFocus considers Sinotrans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601598:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.80 vs. price of ¥5.93 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.9% above the Transportation median (#518 of 564)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sinotrans Business Description

Other Exchanges 00598:Hong KongSIY:Germany
Address No. 5 Anding Road, 1101, 11th Floor of 101, 1st to 22nd Floor, Building 10, Sinotrans Tower B, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100029
Sinotrans Ltd is an integrated logistics services company. The company's reporting and operating segments are: Agency and related business, Professional logistics, and E-commerce. The Agency and related business segment, which derives key revenue, includes arranging the delivery of goods to designated consignees in other locations within a specified time frame following customer instructions; including shipping agency services related to freight agency to shipping companies, providing storage, storage yards, container loading and unloading stations, and terminal services. The Professional logistics segment provides customised and professional logistics services to customers, and the E-commerce segment provides logistics solutions for import and export to e-commerce customers.
73GF Score

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