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Glossary · PSX term

Payout ratio.

Payout ratio shows how much of a company's earnings are distributed as dividends. It helps investors assess whether the dividend appears conservative or stretched.

Definition

The ratio is usually dividends per share divided by earnings per share. A high payout can be normal for mature cash-generating companies, but risky if earnings are cyclical or cash flow is weak.

Worked example

If EPS is Rs. 20 and annual dividend is Rs. 8 per share, the payout ratio is 40%.

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