---
type: "Learn"
title: "派息比率"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md"
parent: "https://longbridge.com/en/learn.md"
datetime: "2026-04-01T09:54:20.834Z"
locales:
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md)
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md)
---

# 派息比率

The payout ratio is a financial metric showing the proportion of earnings a company pays its shareholders in the form of dividends, expressed as a percentage of the company's total earnings. On some occasions, the payout ratio refers to the dividends paid out as a percentage of a company's cash flow. The payout ratio is also known as the dividend payout ratio.

## Definition

The dividend payout ratio is the percentage of a company's earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends. In some cases, it refers to the proportion of dividends paid out of the company's cash flow. It is also known as the dividend payout ratio.

## Origin

The concept of the dividend payout ratio originated from the basic principles of corporate financial management. As companies began distributing dividends to shareholders, this ratio became an important measure of a company's profitability and shareholder returns. With the development of capital markets, the dividend payout ratio has gradually become a key indicator for investors to assess a company's financial health.

## Categories and Features

The dividend payout ratio can be categorized into high and low payout ratios. A high payout ratio typically indicates that a company returns a large portion of its profits to shareholders, suitable for mature and stable companies. A low payout ratio may suggest that a company is reinvesting more profits for growth, suitable for rapidly growing companies. The advantage of a high payout ratio is providing shareholders with a stable cash flow, while a low payout ratio may offer higher capital appreciation potential.

## Case Studies

For example, Coca-Cola has maintained a high dividend payout ratio for many years, reflecting its stable profitability and consistent returns to shareholders. In contrast, Amazon has a low payout ratio as it reinvests most of its profits to support business expansion and innovation.

## Common Issues

Investors often misunderstand that a high dividend payout ratio is always beneficial. However, an excessively high payout ratio might indicate that a company lacks sufficient funds for reinvestment. Additionally, a low payout ratio is not necessarily negative, especially when a company is in a rapid growth phase.


> Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/learn/payout-ratio-100805.md)
