CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median

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STU:3LL CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Ltd STU:3LL
60 GF Score
Price €0.22
GF Value €0.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co STU:3LL 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates STU:3LL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Business Services companies, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks worse than 64.59% 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. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:3LL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52


During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co was 0.52. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.35.

STU:3LL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
64.59% of 514 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs STU:3LL: 0.52

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co is 4.98%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co was 9.09%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 6.53%.

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.01.

During the past 12 months, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 7.70% per year. And the median was 14.85% 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.


CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) 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.


CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co 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 0.40 0.33 0.33 0.36 0.52

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 0.25 0.39 0.27 0.61 0.39

STU:3LL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.


CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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 )
=0.017/ 0.033
=0.52

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.005/ 0.013
=0.38

* 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 0.39 mean?
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #332 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.52. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #332 out of 514 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #332 out of 514 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.44, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 514 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. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 11.4% below 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 CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.18, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 11.4% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.18. GuruFocus considers CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:3LL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: €0.18 vs. price of €0.22 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.4% below the Business Services median (#332 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3LL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 03877:Hong Kong
Address 19 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1801, 18th Floor, World-wide House, Hong Kong, HKG
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Ltd is a ship leasing, investment, and operation company. Together with its subsidiaries, it provides integrated shipping services (including operating leases and shipbroking services) and financial services (including finance leases and loans). The group's operating segments are integrated shipping services and financing services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Integrated shipping services segment, which includes operating lease services to the group's customers and shipbroking services to shipbuilders and charterers. The Financing services segment includes finance lease services and loan borrowing services to its customers. Geographically, its customers are located in the People's Republic of China, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
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