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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is 0.72, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2008'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.74 Max: 3.85
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 3.85. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.74.
TPE:2008's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 78.97% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TPE:2008: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 4.19%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 2.36%.
During the past 12 months, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #214 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.85. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #214 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #214 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.85 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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