Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks worse than 64.56% 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. Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stanley Electric Co was 0.49. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.30.
STAEF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Stanley Electric Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% 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 Stanley Electric Co was 27.70% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 6.70% 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.
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric 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.
STAEF vs ORLY, AZO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #501 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Stanley Electric Co's value of 0.65 is 80.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #501 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #501 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Stanley Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Stanley Electric Co's value of 0.65 is 80.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Stanley Electric 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 776 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 80.6% 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.69, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 80.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.69.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.65 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $20.69 vs. price of $20.36 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#501 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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