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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CPM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.4
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Merchants Port Holdings Co was 1.40. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.65.
STU:CPM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 63.65% of 564
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.445
vs STU:CPM: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Merchants Port Holdings Co was 12.13%. The lowest was 3.01%. And the median was 5.94%.
During the past 12 months, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Merchants Port Holdings Co was 43.20% per year. The lowest was -10.70% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
* 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #359 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.40. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 0.36 is 19.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #359 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #359 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 0.36 is 19.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.45, China Merchants Port Holdings 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 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 19.1% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.52, compared to a current price of €1.38 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 19.1% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.38 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.52.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: €1.52 vs. price of €1.38 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% below the Transportation median (#359 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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