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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. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2543'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.3 Max: 7.41
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hwang Chang General Contractor Co was 7.41. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.30.
TPE:2543's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 65.35% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TPE:2543: 0.30
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hwang Chang General Contractor Co was 7.53%. The lowest was 0.27%. And the median was 1.29%.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TPE:2543 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 7.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #298 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 7.41. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 0.67 is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #298 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #298 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hwang Chang General Contractor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 0.67 is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 7.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 71.8% 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.50, compared to a current price of NT$39.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 71.8% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.50.
GuruFocus considers Hwang Chang General Contractor Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2543:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: NT$33.50 vs. price of NT$39.55 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% above the Construction median (#298 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Business Description
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. It undertakes projects like the construction of bridges, metro stations, parking lots, residential complexes, highways, etc. The company's reportable segments are Construction and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. The Concrete segment is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and selling business of ready-mix concrete.
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