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Butwal Power CoXNEP:BPCL -0.30%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 as of Jan. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates XNEP:BPCL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR725.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 178 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Butwal Power Co ranks worse than 66.85% 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. Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:BPCL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.43
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Butwal Power Co was 1.43. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.68.
XNEP:BPCL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66.85% of 178
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs XNEP:BPCL: 0.60
During the past 12 months, Butwal Power Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Butwal Power Co was -2.90% per year. The lowest was -27.30% per year. And the median was -14.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) 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.
Butwal Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Butwal Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butwal 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.
Butwal Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Butwal 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.
Butwal Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Butwal Power Co and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #119 out of 178 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Butwal Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.43. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Butwal Power Co's value of 1.46 is 231.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #119 out of 178 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Butwal Power Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butwal Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #119 out of 178 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Butwal Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Butwal Power Co's value of 1.46 is 231.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Butwal Power Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Butwal Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 178 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. Butwal Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.46 is 231.8% 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 Butwal Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butwal Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Butwal Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR725.85, compared to a current price of NPR673.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 231.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.44. Butwal Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.46 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR673.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR725.85.
GuruFocus considers Butwal Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:BPCL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.46 (115% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: NPR725.85 vs. price of NPR673.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#119 of 178)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:BPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Butwal Power Co Ltd is engaged in generation and distribution of electricity. The company is engaged in the development, operation, and maintenance of hydropower plants, engineering and design consultancy of hydropower and infrastructure projects, and manufacturing and repair of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for power plants through its subsidiary companies.
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