Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (As of Jan. 2026) — 46% Above Median


XNEP:AHPC Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:AHPC
93 GF Score
Price NPR261.50
GF Value NPR322.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co XNEP:AHPC +0.54% 93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Jan. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates XNEP:AHPC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR322.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks better than 99.47% 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. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:AHPC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.13   Max: 1.31
Current: 0.03


During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arun Valley Hydro Power Co was 1.31. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.13.

XNEP:AHPC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
99.47% of 375 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs XNEP:AHPC: 0.03

As of today (2026-07-12), the Dividend Yield % of Arun Valley Hydro Power Co is 0.10%.

During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arun Valley Hydro Power Co was 0.38%. The lowest was 0.05%. And the median was 0.14%.

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR0.26.

During the past 12 months, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 75.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arun Valley Hydro Power Co was 14.90% per year. The lowest was -21.20% per year. And the median was -14.80% 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.


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) 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.


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Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arun Valley Hydro Power 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.

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.12 0.22 0.16 0.00 0.11

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
Jul20 Apr21 Jul21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 0.19

XNEP:AHPC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Arun Valley Hydro Power 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.


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Arun Valley Hydro Power Co 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.

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
=0.15/ 1.422
=0.11

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=0.263/ 1.369
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arun Valley Hydro Power Co and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #2 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's value of 0.19 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #2 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #2 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arun Valley Hydro Power Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's value of 0.19 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Arun Valley Hydro Power 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 0.54, based on 375 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. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 64.8% 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR322.29, compared to a current price of NPR261.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 64.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Jan. 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR261.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR322.29. GuruFocus considers Arun Valley Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:AHPC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
  • GF Value™: NPR322.29 vs. price of NPR261.50 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#2 of 375)

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


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Business Description

Address Trade Tower Nepal, 2nd Floor, Thapathali, Kathmandu, NPL
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Ltd is a hydropower company. The company develops, builds, owns, and operates hydropower projects. Its projects include Pilowa Solar PV Project. The company is engaged in one segment, i.e. Generation and sale of electricity.
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