ADFS (American Defense Systems) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems Dividend Payout Ratio?

American Defense Systems ADFS Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2012.

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. American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2012 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


ADFS's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of American Defense Systems is 0.00%.

American Defense Systems's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.00.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

American Defense Systems (OTCPK:ADFS) 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.

American Defense Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

American Defense Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems'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.

American Defense Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
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ADFS vs ASDN, MKRS, PSSR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, American Defense Systems'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.

American Defense Systems Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


American Defense Systems 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.

American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2011 )/ Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2011 )
=0/ 0.17
=0.00

American Defense Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2012 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2012 )
=0/ 0
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2012. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
American Defense Systems' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does American Defense Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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 American Defense Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Defense Systems'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 American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.