Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

What is Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio?

Chesapeake Utilities STU:CH5 -2.75% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates STU:CH5 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.01. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chesapeake Utilities ranks better than 61.07% 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. Chesapeake Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.

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

STU:CH5' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chesapeake Utilities was 0.47. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.42.

STU:CH5's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
61.07% of 375 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs STU:CH5: 0.44

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of Chesapeake Utilities is 2.27%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chesapeake Utilities was 2.59%. The lowest was 1.29%. And the median was 1.73%.

Chesapeake Utilities's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.59.

During the past 12 months, Chesapeake Utilities's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chesapeake Utilities was 10.50% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 3.30% 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.

Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) 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.

Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chesapeake Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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STU:CH5 vs CTRI, NWN, MDU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chesapeake Utilities'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.

Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chesapeake Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Chesapeake Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Chesapeake Utilities'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 )
	=	2.302	/	5.133
	=	0.45

Chesapeake Utilities'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 )
	=	0.593	/	2.137
	=	0.28

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 mean?

Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Chesapeake Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #146 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.

Is Chesapeake Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Chesapeake Utilities' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 0.28 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #146 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chesapeake Utilities has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Chesapeake Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTRI and NWN?

According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #146 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Chesapeake Utilities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 0.28 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chesapeake Utilities' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Chesapeake Utilities 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 48.1% 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 Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chesapeake Utilities's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Chesapeake Utilities stock overvalued right now?

Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.01, compared to a current price of €106.00 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 48.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Chesapeake Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 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 Chesapeake Utilities (STU:CH5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €106.00 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €118.01.

Key valuation signals for STU:CH5:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: €118.01 vs. price of €106.00 (10.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#146 of 375)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CH5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chesapeake Utilities Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies CTRI NWN MDU SR SPH OGS BKH RGCO NJR OPAL XMAD:NTGY ATO MIL:SRG NI XTER:UN0 HKSE:00003 TSE:9532 TSE:9531 MIL:IG BOM:532155

Other Exchanges CPK:USA

Address 500 Energy Lane, Suite 400, Dover, DE, USA, 19901

Website https://www.chpk.com

Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.

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