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. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1618'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.39 Max: 2.28
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co was 2.28. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.39.
TPE:1618's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 63.28% of 1212
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs TPE:1618: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co was 20.47%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 3.30%.
During the past 12 months, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co was 85.00% per year. The lowest was -26.30% per year. And the median was 5.05% 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TPE:1618 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #445 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #445 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #445 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Historically, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.28 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 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. 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.19, compared to a current price of NT$38.80 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.80 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.19.
GuruFocus considers Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1618:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$45.19 vs. price of NT$38.80 (14.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Business Description
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd Company mainly manufactures and sells XLPE power cables, electric cables, aluminum cables, rubber cables, communication cables, fiber optic cables, LAN cables, cable accessories, etc. and is also engaged in the import and export of the aforementioned products and lease of properties.
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