Mekdam Holding GroupDSMD:MKDM +1.20%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 402% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates DSMD:MKDM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, Mekdam Holding Group ranks worse than 69.43% 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. Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:MKDM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.61
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mekdam Holding Group was 0.67. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.59.
DSMD:MKDM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 69.43% of 867
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs DSMD:MKDM: 0.61
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) 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.
Mekdam Holding Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Mekdam Holding Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mekdam Holding 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.
DSMD:MKDM vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Mekdam Holding 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.
Mekdam Holding Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Mekdam Holding Group 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.
Mekdam Holding Group'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.
Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.96 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mekdam Holding Group and its competitors. This is 402% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #602 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mekdam Holding Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.96 is 402% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.67. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Mekdam Holding Group's value of 2.96 is 622% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #602 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mekdam Holding Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mekdam Holding Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #602 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mekdam Holding Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Mekdam Holding Group's value of 2.96 is 622% above this benchmark. Historically, Mekdam Holding Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Mekdam Holding Group 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 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. Mekdam Holding Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.96 is 622% 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 Mekdam Holding Group 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. Mekdam Holding Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.96, which is 402% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mekdam Holding Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.27, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.27 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.96, which is 402% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 622% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Mekdam Holding Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.96 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.27 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.27.
GuruFocus considers Mekdam Holding Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:MKDM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.96 (402% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: ر.ق3.27 vs. price of ر.ق2.27 (30.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 622% above the Software median (#602 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:MKDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mekdam Holding Group is a Qatar-based group operating across different industries such as IT & Communication Technology, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Consultancy, Oil & Gas, Trading, Logistics, and MEP, through its subsidiaries. The group's reportable segments are: Technology, Technical Services, Centralized Alarm Monitoring System (CAMS), and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Technology segment, which comprises its subsidiaries offering solutions related to information technology, audio and visuals, operations and maintenance, security, education, and other domains.
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