Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 290% Above Median

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TPE:1342 Cathay Consolidated Inc TPE:1342
95 GF Score
Price NT$104.00
GF Value NT$116.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cathay Consolidated TPE:1342 +2.46% 95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 290% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$116.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks worse than 83.61% 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. Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.85.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cathay Consolidated Inc is 1.01, which seems too high.

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

TPE:1342' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.01
Current: 1.01

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cathay Consolidated was 1.01. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.73.

TPE:1342's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.61% of 415 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs TPE:1342: 1.01

As of today (2026-08-09), the Dividend Yield % of Cathay Consolidated is 5.77%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cathay Consolidated was 7.18%. The lowest was 1.90%. And the median was 4.56%.

Cathay Consolidated's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$6.00.

During the past 12 months, Cathay Consolidated's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cathay Consolidated was 29.00% per year. The lowest was 20.70% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.

Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) 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.

Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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.

Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cathay Consolidated 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 0.64 0.41 0.73 0.74 0.86

Cathay Consolidated Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.85

Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.

Cathay Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cathay Consolidated 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.

Cathay Consolidated'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 )
=4.793/ 5.59
=0.86

Cathay Consolidated'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 )
=6/ 2.102
=2.85

* 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 2.85 mean?
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.85 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is 290% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #347 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.85 is 290% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.01. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Cathay Consolidated's value of 2.85 is 562.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #347 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #347 out of 415 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cathay Consolidated in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Cathay Consolidated's value of 2.85 is 562.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Cathay Consolidated 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 415 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.85 is 562.8% 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.85, which is 290% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$116.33, compared to a current price of NT$104.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.85, which is 290% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 562.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.85 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$104.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$116.33. GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.85 (290% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: NT$116.33 vs. price of NT$104.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 562.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#347 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay Consolidated Business Description

Address Number 6, Dexing 4th Road, Yilan County, Dongshan Shiang, TWN, 26950
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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