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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. Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688065'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.41
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cathay Biotech was 0.58. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.50.
SHSE:688065's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 56.95% of 906
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SHSE:688065: 0.41
During the past 12 months, Cathay Biotech's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 110.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cathay Biotech was -3.90% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was -17.30% 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.
Cathay Biotech (SHSE:688065) 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.
Cathay Biotech Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cathay Biotech Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Biotech'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:688065 vs DOW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Biotech'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.
Cathay Biotech Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Cathay Biotech'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.
Cathay Biotech (SHSE:688065) 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 Cathay Biotech and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Biotech ranks #516 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cathay Biotech's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Biotech ranks #516 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Biotech has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Biotech's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Biotech ranks #516 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cathay Biotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Cathay Biotech's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.58 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 906 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 Cathay Biotech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Biotech'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 Cathay Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Biotech (SHSE:688065) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥50.12, compared to a current price of ¥43.56 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Cathay Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Cathay Biotech (SHSE:688065), 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 Cathay Biotech (SHSE:688065) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Biotech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥43.56 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥50.12.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Biotech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688065:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ¥50.12 vs. price of ¥43.56 (13.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Biotech Inc is engaged in research, development, production, and sales of new bio-based materials. The company owns the TERRYL brand, which focuses on bio-based polyamide fibers for textiles, and ECOPENT, which serves the engineering materials market.
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