Ascent Development CoTPE:1439 +1.05%52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Sep. 2025, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:1439 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ascent Development Co ranks better than 88.94% 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. Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1439'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.2 Max: 71.43
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ascent Development Co was 71.43. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.20.
TPE:1439's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.94% of 416
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs TPE:1439: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ascent Development Co was 22.94%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 1.19%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ascent Development Co was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -63.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) 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.
Ascent Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ascent Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as
* 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.
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ascent Development Co and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 71.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #46 out of 416 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ascent Development Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 71.43. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ascent Development Co's value of 0.35 is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #46 out of 416 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Development Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Development Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #46 out of 416 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ascent Development Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ascent Development Co's value of 0.35 is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Development Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 71.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Ascent Development 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.44, based on 416 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. Ascent Development Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 19.5% 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 Ascent Development Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Ascent Development Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.62, compared to a current price of NT$24.10 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 19.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.44. Ascent Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Sep. 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$24.10 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.62.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1439:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: NT$51.62 vs. price of NT$24.10 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#46 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Development Co Ltd mainly engages in real estate development, lease, and sale. The Company is engaged in entrusting construction companies to build or sell buildings, and its business cycle is usually longer than one year. Its businesses include real estate investment development, construction, lease of residential properties, and building development, rental, and leasing. Its segments include construction project sales, which generate maximum revenue, service, lease, and others. The company generates revenue from Taiwan.
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