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AgenusAGEN -0.07%43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AGEN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Biotechnology companies, Agenus ranks worse than 769230% on this metric.
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. Agenus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agenus's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AGEN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Agenus (NAS:AGEN) 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.
Agenus Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Agenus Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agenus'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.
AGEN vs FULC, IRD, TTRX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Agenus'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.
Agenus Dividend Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Agenus's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agenus's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Agenus'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.
Agenus (AGEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Agenus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Agenus ranks #999999 out of 130 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Agenus' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Agenus' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Agenus ranks #999999 out of 130 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Agenus has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agenus' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FULC and IRD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Agenus ranks #999999 out of 130 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Agenus 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 130 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 Agenus 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. Agenus'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 Agenus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agenus (AGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.78, compared to a current price of $7.15 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Agenus' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 12 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 Agenus (AGEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Agenus (AGEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agenus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.15 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.78.
GuruFocus considers Agenus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AGEN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.78 vs. price of $7.15 (89.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Agenus Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. Its primary business is immuno-oncology (I-O), where it advances antibody-based programs designed to activate innate and adaptive immunity, overcome tumor immune evasion, and expand the number of patients who may benefit from immunotherapy. The Company's clinical program includes botensilimab (BOT or AGEN1181), both as a monotherapy and in combination with balstilimab (BAL), alongside a portfolio of other clinical-stage immuno-oncology assets that may be used independently or in combination therapies. The Company operates in the United States, which contributes the majority of its revenue, as well as in other international markets.
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