Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF 82 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks worse than 60.76% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Ion Beam Applications is 1.55%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ion Beam Applications is 1.55%.
IOBCF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 60.76% of 316
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.045
vs IOBCF: 1.55
During the past 12 months, Ion Beam Applications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ion Beam Applications was 40.30% per year. The lowest was -62.00% per year. And the median was -4.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) Forward 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.
Ion Beam Applications Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Ion Beam Applications Forward Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Ion Beam Applications Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Ion Beam Applications Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 0.250000
2026-06-15
2026-06-16
2026-07-01
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:USD 1.168224
* 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.
Ion Beam Applications's Forward 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.55% mean?
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.55% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #192 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05. Ion Beam Applications' value of 1.55% is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #192 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #192 out of 316 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05. Ion Beam Applications' value of 1.55% is 24.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.05, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ion Beam Applications's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.55% is 24.2% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $18.50 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55% and 24.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.05. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jun. 25, 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.50 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.55%
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $18.50 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#192 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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