Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) Dividend Payout Ratio: 7.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 799% Above Median

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TPE:8045 Twoway Communications Inc TPE:8045
83 GF Score
Price NT$52.30
GF Value NT$82.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Twoway Communications Dividend Payout Ratio?

Twoway Communications TPE:8045 -1.69% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 799% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates TPE:8045 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$82.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,215 Hardware companies, Twoway Communications ranks worse than 90.04% 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. Twoway Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.19.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Twoway Communications Inc is 1.15, which seems too high.

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

TPE:8045' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.8   Max: 3.07
Current: 1.15

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Twoway Communications was 3.07. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.80.

TPE:8045's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.04% of 1215 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs TPE:8045: 1.15

As of today (2026-09-01), the Dividend Yield % of Twoway Communications is 1.91%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Twoway Communications was 6.68%. The lowest was 0.41%. And the median was 2.43%.

Twoway Communications's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.00.

During the past 12 months, Twoway Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -49.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 57.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.20% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Twoway Communications was 108.00% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 35.70% 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.

Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) 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.

Twoway Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Twoway Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Twoway Communications'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.

Twoway Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Twoway Communications 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 0.87 0.66 0.15 1.88 3.07

Twoway Communications Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.19

TPE:8045 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Twoway Communications'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.

Twoway Communications Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Twoway Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Twoway Communications 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.

Twoway Communications'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 )
=1.968/ 0.641
=3.07

Twoway Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1/ 0.139
=7.19

* 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 7.19 mean?
Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.19 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Twoway Communications and its competitors. This is 799% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Twoway Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1094 out of 1215 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Twoway Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Twoway Communications' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.19 is 799% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 3.07. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Twoway Communications' value of 7.19 is 1572.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1094 out of 1215 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Twoway Communications has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Twoway Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1094 out of 1215 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Twoway Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Twoway Communications' value of 7.19 is 1572.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Twoway Communications' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Twoway Communications 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 0.43, based on 1,215 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. Twoway Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.19 is 1572.1% 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 Twoway Communications and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Twoway Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.19, which is 799% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Twoway Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$82.52, compared to a current price of NT$52.30 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.19, which is 799% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 1572.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.43. Twoway Communications' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Twoway Communications (TPE:8045), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.19 as of Jun. 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 Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twoway Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.30 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$82.52. GuruFocus considers Twoway Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8045:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 7.19 (799% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: NT$82.52 vs. price of NT$52.30 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1572.1% above the Hardware median (#1094 of 1215)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Twoway Communications Business Description

Address No. 41, Wugong 6th Road, New Taipei Industrial Park, New Taipei City, TWN
Twoway Communications Inc is engaged in manufacturing and trading of communication products including cable TV head-ends, optical transceivers, amplifiers, connectors, and monitoring systems, as well as broadband network system planning, design, and contracting, and the installation of multimedia video equipment. The revenue of operating segments principally is derived from B-broadband internet equipment department, IOT department and department of labour and other services.
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