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. Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Nov. 2017 was 1.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:UTC.C'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Utility was 0.30. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
TSX:UTC.C's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7
vs TSX:UTC.C: 0.30
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Utility (TSX:UTC.C) 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.
Utility Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Utility Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utility'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.
TSX:UTC.C vs PHCF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Utility'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.
Utility Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2017 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.
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 as of Nov. 2017. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Utility and its competitors.
Is Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Utility's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Utility's value of 1.07 is 52.9% above this industry median.
How does Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PHCF?
Utility's Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Utility's value of 1.07 is 52.9% above this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 931 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. Utility's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07 is 52.9% 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 Utility and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utility's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utility stock overvalued right now?
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.07. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07 and 52.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. 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 Utility (TSX:UTC.C), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.07 as of Nov. 2017. 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.
Utility Corp is a mutual fund corporation. The company holds a diversified investment portfolio (the Portfolio) of common shares (the Portfolio Shares) of selected Canadian electrical, power and utility and telecommunication companies in order to provide investors (the Shareholders) with a stable monthly dividend stream and capital appreciation potential.
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