Calian GroupCLNFF -4.83%94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks better than 57.95% 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. Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CLNFF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Calian Group was 0.87. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.57.
CLNFF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 57.95% of 516
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs CLNFF: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Calian Group was 24.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.95% 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.
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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.
Calian Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Calian Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.
CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.
Calian Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian Group'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.
Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Calian Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #217 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Calian Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.87. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Calian Group's value of 0.37 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #217 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #217 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Calian Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Calian Group's value of 0.37 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Calian Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Calian Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. Calian Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 15.9% below 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 Calian Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.26, compared to a current price of $59.78 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 15.9% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 9 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.78 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.26.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLNFF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: $46.26 vs. price of $59.78 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Business Services median (#217 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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