Fonix (FRA:FOS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Above Median


FRA:FOS Fonix PLC FRA:FOS
84 GF Score
Price €1.71
GF Value €2.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fonix Dividend Payout Ratio?

Fonix FRA:FOS 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:FOS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Software companies, Fonix ranks worse than 78.94% 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. Fonix's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.96.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Fonix PLC is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

FRA:FOS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.71   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.78

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fonix was 0.79. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.71.

FRA:FOS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.94% of 864 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs FRA:FOS: 0.78

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Fonix is 6.02%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fonix was 6.05%. The lowest was 0.99%. And the median was 3.18%.

Fonix's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.07.

During the past 12 months, Fonix's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fonix was 64.00% per year. The lowest was 16.10% per year. And the median was 40.05% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Fonix (FRA:FOS) 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.

Fonix Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Fonix Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonix'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.

Fonix Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Fonix Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.26 0.69 0.79 0.71 0.77

Fonix Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.86 0.53 0.93 0.57 0.96

FRA:FOS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fonix'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.

Fonix Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fonix's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fonix 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.

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

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.101/ 0.132
=0.77

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

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.067/ 0.07
=0.96

* 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 0.96 mean?
Fonix (FRA:FOS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fonix and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Fonix's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #682 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Fonix's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fonix's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.79. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Fonix's value of 0.96 is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonix ranks #682 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fonix has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonix's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #682 out of 864 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fonix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Fonix's value of 0.96 is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fonix's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Fonix 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 864 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. Fonix's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 134.1% 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 Fonix 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. Fonix's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix (FRA:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.65, compared to a current price of €1.71 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 134.1% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Fonix's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Dec. 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.71 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.65. GuruFocus considers Fonix to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FOS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: €2.65 vs. price of €1.71 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.1% above the Software median (#682 of 864)

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

Fonix Business Description

Other Exchanges FNX:UK
Address 23 Heddon Street, London, GBR, W1B 4BQ
Fonix PLC is a provider of mobile payments and customer engagement solutions for businesses across media, charity, gaming, e-mobility, and other digital services. This technology enables consumers to pay and interact directly through their mobile devices using simple, familiar channels. It operates under one operating segment, which is the facilitating of mobile payments and messaging. It derives the majority of its revenue through commission or facilitation fees by providing Mobile Payments services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from other parts of Europe.
84GF Score

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