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The historical rank and industry rank for California Nanotechnologies's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:CNO's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
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.
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) 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.
* 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.
California Nanotechnologies Dividend Yield % Chart
TSXV:CNO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's Dividend Yield % falls into.
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Dividend Yield % too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Dividend Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.60. 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 1.60, based on 1,061 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. 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.30, compared to a current price of C$0.34 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 22, 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.34 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.30.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:CNO:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: C$0.30 vs. price of C$0.34 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:CNO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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