Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 417% Above Median

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TPE:3038 Emerging Display Technologies Corp TPE:3038
77 GF Score
Price NT$20.80
GF Value NT$19.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Emerging Display Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio?

Emerging Display Technologies TPE:3038 +4.79% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 417% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates TPE:3038 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,209 Hardware companies, Emerging Display Technologies ranks worse than 88.5% 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. Emerging Display Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.36.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Emerging Display Technologies Corp is 1.26, which seems too high.

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

TPE:3038' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.65   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Emerging Display Technologies was 1.40. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.65.

TPE:3038's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
88.5% of 1209 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs TPE:3038: 1.26

As of today (2026-07-31), the Dividend Yield % of Emerging Display Technologies is 6.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Emerging Display Technologies was 14.55%. The lowest was 2.40%. And the median was 5.10%.

Emerging Display Technologies's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1.20.

During the past 12 months, Emerging Display Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -61.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Emerging Display Technologies was 43.30% per year. The lowest was 7.70% per year. And the median was 16.20% 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.

Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) 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.

Emerging Display Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Emerging Display Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerging Display Technologies'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.

Emerging Display Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Emerging Display Technologies 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 0.75 0.43 0.57 0.72 1.40

Emerging Display Technologies 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 3.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.36

TPE:3038 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Emerging Display Technologies'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.

Emerging Display Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Emerging Display Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emerging Display Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


TPE:3038
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Emerging Display Technologies 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.

Emerging Display Technologies'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 )
=1.5/ 1.069
=1.40

Emerging Display Technologies'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 )
=1.2/ 0.357
=3.36

* 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 3.36 mean?
Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Emerging Display Technologies and its competitors. This is 417% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Emerging Display Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #1070 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Emerging Display Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Emerging Display Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.36 is 417% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.40. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Emerging Display Technologies' value of 3.36 is 614.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #1070 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emerging Display Technologies has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerging Display Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #1070 out of 1209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Emerging Display Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Emerging Display Technologies' value of 3.36 is 614.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Emerging Display Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Emerging Display Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,209 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. Emerging Display Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.36 is 614.9% 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 Emerging Display Technologies 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. Emerging Display Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.36, which is 417% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerging Display Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.74, compared to a current price of NT$20.80 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.36, which is 417% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 614.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Emerging Display Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.36 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 Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerging Display Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.80 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.74. GuruFocus considers Emerging Display Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3038:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.36 (417% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: NT$19.74 vs. price of NT$20.80 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 614.9% above the Hardware median (#1070 of 1209)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Emerging Display Technologies Business Description

Address No. 5, Central 1st Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Emerging Display Technologies Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling Capacity Touch Panels and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). Its operating segments include the Domestic segment, the North America segment, and the Mainland China segment. The Domestic segment engages in designing, manufacturing, and selling liquid crystal display modules and capacitive touch panels. The North America segment mainly expands the North American trading business and deals with the sale of liquid crystal displays provided by the domestic segment. The Mainland China segment engages in the manufacture of processing raw materials and supplies provided by the domestic segment. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Europe and the rest from America, and other regions.
77GF Score

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