SWRAF (Swire Pacific) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — 254% Above Median


SWRAF Swire Pacific Ltd SWRAF
65 GF Score
Price $11.10
GF Value $3.85
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Swire Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio?

Swire Pacific SWRAF -2.63% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 254% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates SWRAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Conglomerates companies, Swire Pacific ranks worse than 97.72% 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. Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.84.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Swire Pacific Ltd is 2.98, which seems too high.

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

SWRAF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.52   Max: 2.98
Current: 2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Swire Pacific was 2.98. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.52.

SWRAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
97.72% of 307 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs SWRAF: 2.98

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Swire Pacific is 4.38%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Swire Pacific was 8.92%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 4.54%.

Swire Pacific's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.17.

During the past 12 months, Swire Pacific's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% 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 Swire Pacific was 24.70% per year. The lowest was -16.40% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Swire Pacific (OTCPK:SWRAF) 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.

Swire Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Swire Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swire Pacific'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.

Swire Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Swire Pacific 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 0.67 1.02 0.50 1.16 1.53

Swire Pacific Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.75 7.67 4.87 1.84

SWRAF vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Swire Pacific'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.

Swire Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Swire Pacific 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.

Swire Pacific'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 )
=0.437/ 0.285
=1.53

Swire Pacific'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 )
=0.167/ 0.091
=1.84

* 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 1.84 mean?
Swire Pacific (SWRAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Swire Pacific and its competitors. This is 254% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #300 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Swire Pacific's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 is 254% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.98. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Swire Pacific's value of 1.84 is 397.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #300 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swire Pacific has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swire Pacific's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #300 out of 307 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Swire Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Swire Pacific's value of 1.84 is 397.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Swire Pacific's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Swire Pacific 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.37, based on 307 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. Swire Pacific's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 is 397.3% 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 Swire Pacific and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swire Pacific's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84, which is 254% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swire Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Swire Pacific (SWRAF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.85, compared to a current price of $11.10 — trading 188.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84, which is 254% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 397.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.37. Swire Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Swire Pacific (SWRAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84 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 Swire Pacific (SWRAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Pacific stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.10 is trading 188.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.85.

Key valuation signals for SWRAF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.84 (254% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: $3.85 vs. price of $11.10 (188.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 397.3% above the Conglomerates median (#300 of 307)

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

Swire Pacific Business Description

Address 88 Queensway, GPO Box 1, 33rd Floor, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, HKG
Swire Pacific is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate with interests in property, aviation, beverage, trading, and industrials. The property division, an 82% stake in Swire Properties, contributes more than half of the group's operating profit. The beverage division is one of two Coca-Cola bottlers in mainland China and also a bottler in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The aviation division consists of Haeco, an aircraft engineering company, and a 45% stake in Cathay Pacific. John Swire & Sons, the parent company, holds a 64% stake in Swire Pacific but has 71% of the voting rights through a dual-class share structure.
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