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Chilime Hydropower CoXNEP:CHCL -0.24%73 Dividend Yield % is 0.81% as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR197.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks worse than 86.55% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chilime Hydropower Co is 0.81%.
Good Sign:
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:CHCL'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.18 Max: 2.12
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Chilime Hydropower Co was 2.12%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 1.18%.
XNEP:CHCL's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 86.55% of 238
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs XNEP:CHCL: 0.81
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is 0.94, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chilime Hydropower Co was 80.27. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.53.
During the past 12 months, Chilime Hydropower Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 116.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -29.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chilime Hydropower Co was 36.70% per year. The lowest was -29.70% per year. And the median was 18.30% 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Chilime Hydropower Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Chilime Hydropower Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Chilime Hydropower Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
NPR 4.000000
2026-01-01
2025-12-30
2026-02-12
Cash Dividend
annually
NPR:NPR 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.81% as of Jul. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #206 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Chilime Hydropower Co's current Dividend Yield % of 0.81% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 2.12. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.41. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 0.81% is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #206 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chilime Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilime Hydropower Co's Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #206 out of 238 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Chilime Hydropower Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.41. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 0.81% is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chilime Hydropower Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Chilime Hydropower Co has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.41, based on 238 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. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Dividend Yield % of 0.81% is 76.2% below 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 Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Dividend Yield % is 0.81%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR197.21, compared to a current price of NPR494.00 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.81%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 76.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.41. Chilime Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.81% as of Jul. 24, 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR494.00 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR197.21.
GuruFocus considers Chilime Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CHCL:
Dividend Yield %: 0.81% (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: NPR197.21 vs. price of NPR494.00 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#206 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is a company operating in the utility sector. The company is mainly engaged in the generation of hydroelectricity. It owns and operates a power plant with a 22.1 MW installed capacity and is located in the capital city of Kathmandu. The company sells bulk electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops hydropower projects.
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