Global PaymentsFRA:GLO +3.70%84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:GLO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Global Payments ranks better than 96.13% 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. Global Payments's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Payments's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GLO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Global Payments was 0.24. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.09.
FRA:GLO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.13% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs FRA:GLO: 0.08
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 52.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Global Payments was 181.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) 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.
Global Payments Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Global Payments Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Payments'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.
FRA:GLO vs ULS, ARMK, CPRT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Payments'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.
Global Payments Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments'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.
Global Payments'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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Global Payments' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #20 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Global Payments' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Global Payments' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.24. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Global Payments' value of 0.08 is 81.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #20 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ULS and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #20 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Global Payments in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Global Payments' value of 0.08 is 81.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Payments' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Global Payments 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 517 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. Global Payments's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 81.8% 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 Global Payments 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. Global Payments's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (FRA:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €109.24, compared to a current price of €61.60 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 81.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Global Payments' 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €61.60 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.24.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GLO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: €109.24 vs. price of €61.60 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.8% below the Business Services median (#20 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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