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. West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WCHNF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of West China Cement was 0.62. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.26.
WCHNF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.02% of 209
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs WCHNF: 0.38
During the past 12 months, West China Cement's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 52.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of West China Cement was 178.10% per year. The lowest was -51.90% per year. And the median was -8.45% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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West China Cement (OTCPK:WCHNF) 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.
West China Cement Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
West China Cement Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West China Cement'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.
WCHNF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, West China Cement'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.
West China Cement Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
West China Cement 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.
West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
West China Cement (WCHNF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on West China Cement and its competitors. Over the past decade, West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #94 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
West China Cement's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.62. Based on the distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #94 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #94 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts West China Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, West China Cement's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62 over the past decade. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 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. 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 West China Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West China Cement's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
West China Cement (WCHNF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.31, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 West China Cement (WCHNF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 West China Cement (WCHNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.31.
Key valuation signals for WCHNF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.31 vs. price of $0.35 (14.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCHNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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