The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 0.445 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Arbutus Biopharma (NAS:ABUS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend 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.
Arbutus Biopharma Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Arbutus Biopharma Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
ABUS vs SPRY, KURA, JANX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Arbutus Biopharma Dividend Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Arbutus Biopharma Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 134 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 134 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPRY and KURA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 134 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 0.45, based on 134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbutus Biopharma's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.42, compared to a current price of $4.33 — trading 91.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.33 is trading 91.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.42.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $51.42 vs. price of $4.33 (91.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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