Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 +0.10%74 Dividend Yield % is 15.15% as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 441% above its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks better than 99.44% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cathay Chemical Works is 15.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Chemical Works's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1713'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 2.8 Max: 17.48
Current: 15.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Cathay Chemical Works was 17.48%. The lowest was 1.80%. And the median was 2.80%.
TPE:1713's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 99.44% of 1066
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.515
vs TPE:1713: 15.15
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cathay Chemical Works Inc is 1.95, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cathay Chemical Works was 1.95. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.63.
During the past 12 months, Cathay Chemical Works's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 435.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 106.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 54.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cathay Chemical Works was 106.60% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 17.20% 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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
Cathay Chemical Works Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Cathay Chemical Works Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works's Dividend Yield % 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.
TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Cathay Chemical Works Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Cathay Chemical Works Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Cathay Chemical Works Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 7.500000
2025-08-07
2025-08-08
2025-08-29
Cash Dividend
annually
TWD:TWD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Cathay Chemical Works's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Dividend Yield % of 15.15% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 441% above median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.80 to 17.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #6 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Dividend Yield % too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Dividend Yield % of 15.15% is 441% above median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 17.48. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.52. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 15.15% is 900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #6 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Dividend Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #6 out of 1066 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.52. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 15.15% is 900% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.80 to 17.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Cathay Chemical Works 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 Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.52, based on 1,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cathay Chemical Works's current Dividend Yield % of 15.15% is 900% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current Dividend Yield % is 15.15%, which is 441% above median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.92, compared to a current price of NT$49.55 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 15.15%, which is 441% above median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 900% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.52. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Dividend Yield % is 15.15% as of Jun. 29, 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.55 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.92.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
Dividend Yield %: 15.15% (441% above median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: NT$42.92 vs. price of NT$49.55 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 900% above the Chemicals median (#6 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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