Astron Connect (TSXV:AST) Total Payout Ratio: 8.39 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio?

Astron Connect TSXV:AST Total Payout Ratio is 8.39 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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.

Astron Connect's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39.

Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astron Connect's Total 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.

Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio Chart

Astron Connect Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.53 0.00 0.00 3.12

Astron Connect Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSXV:AST vs KHC, K, GIS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astron Connect'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.

Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


Astron Connect Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.368 + 0) / -0.118
=3.12

Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 2.197 + 0) / -0.109
=20.16

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 mean?
Astron Connect (TSXV:AST) has a Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 as of Aug. 03, 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 Astron Connect and its competitors.
Is Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Astron Connect's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39.
How does Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio compare to KHC and K?
Astron Connect's Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Astron Connect and its competitors. Astron Connect's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Connect stock overvalued right now?
Astron Connect (TSXV:AST) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 8.39. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.02, compared to a current price of C$0.03 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39. 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 Astron Connect (TSXV:AST), the current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39 as of Aug. 03, 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.

Astron Connect Business Description

Address 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2501, Bentall 5, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 2B5
Astron Connect Inc is engaged in the business of distribution and sale of beverage and food products in Canada, China and other markets. It supports Canadian food and beverage companies in exporting products to China and other emerging markets through its distribution network and logistics services. The company's brands, Manna Water and Sachiel Water, supply China and other emerging markets with pure Canadian bottled spring water.