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Vodafone Qatar QSCDSMD:VFQS 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks worse than 64.21% 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:VFQS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vodafone Qatar QSC was 1.47. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.78.
DSMD:VFQS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.21% of 190
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs DSMD:VFQS: 0.68
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vodafone Qatar QSC was 30.10% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Vodafone Qatar QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Qatar QSC'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:VFQS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Vodafone Qatar QSC 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.50 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #122 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.50 is 221% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.47. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 2.50 is 363% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #122 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #122 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vodafone Qatar QSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 2.50 is 363% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Qatar QSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Vodafone Qatar QSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.54, based on 190 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.50 is 363% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.50, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.11, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.57 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.50, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 363% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.50 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.57 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.50 (221% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.11 vs. price of ر.ق2.57 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 363% above the Telecommunication Services median (#122 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:VFQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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