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Asia Optical Co., Inc. manufactures, produces and sells cameras, riflescopes, photocopier lens, scanner lens and optical components products in Taiwan and internationally. The company offers injection molded plastic lens, precision glass molding of aspherical lens, precision coating components, glass spherical lens, and prism/flat glass lens; compact, DSC, projector, and mobile phone lens; AR and MR products; and optical communication products. It also provides compact LiDAR products; sports optics, such as laser range finder and riflescope products; automotive lens; crosszone headphones; and non-invasive vascular screening devices. In addition, the company offers tooling; precision stamping; and precision plastic products including digital cams, sport cams, multifunction copiers, microscopes, security cams, surveillance cams, projectors, automotive lens, medical equipment, video game consoles, laser rangefinders, telescopes, chargers, etc. Asia Optical Co., Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.

Asia Optical Dividend Announcement

• Asia Optical announced a annually dividend of NT$1.80 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-07-19. Ex dividend date: 2024-06-20
• Asia Optical annual dividend for 2024 was NT$1.80
• Asia Optical annual dividend for 2023 was NT$1.90
• Asia Optical's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.66%
• Asia Optical's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 30.95%
• Asia Optical's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 3.50% year

Asia Optical Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-06-20NT$1.80annually2024-07-19
2023-06-30NT$1.90annually
2022-07-07NT$3.70annually
2021-08-04NT$1.00annually
2020-07-07NT$2.00annually
2019-07-04NT$2.30annually
2018-07-05NT$1.60annually
2017-07-06NT$1.00annually
2009-07-22NT$0.90annually
2008-08-01NT$3.88annually
2007-07-20NT$4.22annually
2006-08-02NT$4.40annually

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Asia Optical Dividend Yield

Asia Optical current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.66%. Interested in purchasing Asia Optical stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Asia Optical Financial Ratios

P/E ratio20.22
PEG ratio0.59
P/B ratio2.57
ROE13.23%
Payout ratio30.95%
Current ratio2.62
Quick ratio2.20
Cash Ratio1.53

Asia Optical Dividend FAQ

Does Asia Optical stock pay dividends?
Asia Optical does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Asia Optical ever paid a dividend?
No, Asia Optical has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Asia Optical is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Asia Optical pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Asia Optical would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Asia Optical ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Asia Optical has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Asia Optical a dividend aristocrat?
Asia Optical is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Asia Optical a dividend king?
Asia Optical is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Asia Optical a dividend stock?
No, Asia Optical is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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