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. Check Point Software Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Check Point Software Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHKP's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * 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.
Check Point Software Technologies (NAS:CHKP) 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.
Check Point Software Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Check Point Software Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Check Point Software Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHKP vs NTNX, DOCN, GEN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Check Point Software Technologies'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.
Check Point Software Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Check Point Software Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Check Point Software Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Check Point Software Technologies 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.
* 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.
Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) 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 Check Point Software Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Check Point Software Technologies ranks #999999 out of 867 companies in the Software industry.
Is Check Point Software Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Check Point Software Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Check Point Software Technologies ranks #999999 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Check Point Software Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Check Point Software Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTNX and DOCN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Check Point Software Technologies ranks #999999 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Check Point Software Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. 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 867 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 Check Point Software Technologies 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. Check Point Software Technologies'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 Check Point Software Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.55, compared to a current price of $129.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Check Point Software Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), 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 Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Check Point Software Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $129.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $204.55.
GuruFocus considers Check Point Software Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHKP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $204.55 vs. price of $129.40 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Check Point Software Technologies Business Description
Check Point Software Technologies is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor. The company offers solutions for network, endpoint, cloud, and mobile security in addition to security management. Check Point, a software specialist, sells to enterprises, businesses, and consumers. Around 50% of revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 40% from the Americas, and 10% from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, was founded in 1993 and has about 5,000 employees.
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