COSOLASX:COS 37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates ASX:COS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Software companies, COSOL ranks worse than 69.21% 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. COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:COS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.61
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of COSOL was 0.61. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.50.
ASX:COS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 69.21% of 864
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ASX:COS: 0.61
During the past 12 months, COSOL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of COSOL was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 8.10% per year. And the median was 39.55% per year.
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.
COSOL (ASX:COS) 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.
COSOL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
COSOL Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for COSOL'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.
ASX:COS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, COSOL'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.
COSOL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSOL'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.
COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
COSOL (ASX:COS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on COSOL and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, COSOL ranks #598 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
COSOL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.61. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. COSOL's value of 0.75 is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSOL ranks #598 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, COSOL has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSOL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, COSOL ranks #598 out of 864 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places COSOL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. COSOL's value of 0.75 is 82.9% above this benchmark. Historically, COSOL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.41, COSOL has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 864 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. COSOL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 82.9% 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 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 COSOL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSOL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSOL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSOL (ASX:COS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.99, compared to a current price of A$0.21 — trading 78.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 82.9% above the Software industry median of 0.41. COSOL's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 COSOL (ASX:COS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 COSOL (ASX:COS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSOL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.21 is trading 78.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.99.
GuruFocus considers COSOL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:COS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: A$0.99 vs. price of A$0.21 (78.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Software median (#598 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:COS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSOL Ltd operates in the Information Technology(IT) and business services industry and provides EAM (enterprise asset management) related solutions and infrastructure-focused systems. It offers services such as digital business solutions which include business process and strategic reviews, implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP)/EAM solutions, data migration, and ongoing support services to clients. The company's revenue is generated from EAM/ERP support services; data migration, and legacy data services. Its geographical segment includes COSOL Asia Pacific and COSOL North America. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region.
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