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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Total Payout Ratio Chart
TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Total Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.63. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Total Payout Ratio of 0.63 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.71, compared to a current price of NT$31.30 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.63. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$31.30 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.71.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Total Payout Ratio: 0.63
GF Value™: NT$26.71 vs. price of NT$31.30 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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