COHTF (Cohort) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (As of Oct. 2025) — 159% Above Median


COHTF Cohort PLC COHTF
73 GF Score
Price $16.47
GF Value $15.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cohort Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cohort COHTF 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Oct. 2025, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates COHTF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cohort ranks better than 52.6% 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. Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.70.

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

COHTF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cohort was 0.37. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.27.

COHTF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
52.6% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs COHTF: 0.33

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Cohort is 1.38%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cohort was 2.85%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 1.71%.

Cohort's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.15.

During the past 12 months, Cohort's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cohort was 33.40% per year. The lowest was 9.90% per year. And the median was 17.35% 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.

Cohort (OTCPK:COHTF) 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.

Cohort Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cohort Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohort'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.

Cohort Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cohort Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.29

Cohort Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.51 0.16 0.70

COHTF vs GE, RTX, BA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cohort'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.

Cohort Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cohort 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.

Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2025 )
=0.202/ 0.702
=0.29

Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=0.148/ 0.212
=0.70

* 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 0.70 mean?
Cohort (COHTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Oct. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cohort and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #73 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cohort's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Cohort's value of 0.70 is 112.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohort ranks #73 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohort has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohort's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #73 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Cohort in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Cohort's value of 0.70 is 112.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohort's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Cohort 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 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. Cohort's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 112.1% 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 Cohort 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. Cohort's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohort stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort (COHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.00, compared to a current price of $16.47 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 112.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Cohort's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Cohort (COHTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Oct. 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 Cohort (COHTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.47 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.00. GuruFocus considers Cohort to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COHTF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (159% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: $15.00 vs. price of $16.47 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#73 of 154)

No single metric tells the full story. See the COHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cohort Business Description

Other Exchanges CHRTl:UKCHRT:UKC7K:Germany
Address One Waterside Drive, Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, GBR, RG7 4SW
Cohort PLC is the parent company of seven businesses that provide services and products for customers in the defence, security, and related sectors in the United Kingdom and international markets. Its businesses include Chess, EID, ELAC Sonar, EM Solutions, MASS, MCL and SEA. The company has operations in UK, Portugal, Australia and Canada.
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