Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.01 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median

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Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Inc TSE:9284

68 GF Score

Price 円76,900.00

GF Value 円103,120.51

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund TSE:9284 +1.45% 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:9284 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103,120.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 REITs companies, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks worse than 57.46% 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. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.01.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Inc is 1.07, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9284' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.59
Current: 1.07

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund was 1.59. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.23.

TSE:9284's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
57.46% of 717 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSE:9284: 1.07

As of today (2026-07-21), the Dividend Yield % of Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund is 8.76%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund was 10.64%. The lowest was 4.75%. And the median was 6.15%.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,656.00.

During the past 12 months, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund was 7.80% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) 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.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund'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.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Annual Data

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Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Dec24

Dec25

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1.24

1.04

1.35

1.12

1.07

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Sep17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												1.21	1.20	1.03	1.15	1.01

TSE:9284 vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund'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.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund'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 )
	=	6928	/	6493.118
	=	1.07

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	3656	/	3637.569
	=	1.01

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.01 mean?

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.01 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #412 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.

Is Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.01 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.59. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's value of 1.01 is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #412 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EQIX and AMT?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ranks #412 out of 717 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's value of 1.01 is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund 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 REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 717 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. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.01 is 2% 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.01, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103,120.51, compared to a current price of 円76,900.00 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.01, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 2% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.01 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 Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (TSE:9284) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円76,900.00 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103,120.51. GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9284:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.01 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: 円103,120.51 vs. price of 円76,900.00 (25.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 2% above the REITs median (#412 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies TSE:9286 TSE:9282 EQIX AMT DLR IRM CCI SBAC WY LAMR GLPI RYN FRMI OUT BSP:ZIFI11 EPR MEX:EDUCA18 BOM:543385 XBRU:SHUR UNIT

Address 2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, 43rd floor, Shinjuku Mitsui Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN

Website https://www.canadiansolarinfra.com

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Inc invests in renewable energy generating facilities.

68GF Score

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