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Samchully CoXKRX:004690 +2.68%65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004690 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩96,242.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Utilities - Regulated companies, Samchully Co ranks better than 96.55% 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. Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:004690'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Samchully Co was 0.99. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.25.
XKRX:004690's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.55% of 377
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs XKRX:004690: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samchully Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) 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.
Samchully Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Samchully Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchully Co'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.
XKRX:004690 vs ATO, NI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co'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.
Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Samchully Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #13 out of 377 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Samchully Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.99. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Samchully Co's value of 0.11 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #13 out of 377 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samchully Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchully Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #13 out of 377 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Samchully Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Samchully Co's value of 0.11 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchully Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Samchully Co has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.55, based on 377 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. Samchully Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 80% below 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 Samchully Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchully Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchully Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩96,242.31, compared to a current price of ₩118,900.00 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 80% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.55. Samchully Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩118,900.00 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩96,242.31.
GuruFocus considers Samchully Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004690:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: ₩96,242.31 vs. price of ₩118,900.00 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#13 of 377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchully Co Ltd is a Korean utility company primarily involved in the generation, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity. Its Energy Business encompasses its city gas and power generation activities. The company supplies natural gas mainly to households and industrial entities around the Incheon and Gyeonggi-do metro areas in South Korea through its gas pipeline network. Samchully's power generation unit brings in revenue from the sale of electricity and heat produced by its liquefied natural gas-powered energy generation facilities.
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