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The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62 Med: -4.7 Max: 40.3
Current: 8.1
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.
IOBCF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 55.61% of 223
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs IOBCF: 8.10
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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ion Beam Applications was 1.51. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.74.
2. 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 1.152074
* 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $19.00.
Ion Beam Applications's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.2880185.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Ion Beam Applications was 5.92%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 1.45%.
* 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.
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IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.10% mean?
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #99 out of 223 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. Ion Beam Applications' value of 8.10% is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #99 out of 223 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above 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' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #99 out of 223 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Ion Beam Applications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. Ion Beam Applications' value of 8.10% is 47.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.50, based on 223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ion Beam Applications's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.10% is 47.3% above 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10%. 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 $18.66, compared to a current price of $19.00 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10% and 47.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.50. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.00 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.66.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 8.10%
GF Value™: $18.66 vs. price of $19.00 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#99 of 223)
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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