GBS Software AGFRA:INW 50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:INW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, GBS Software AG ranks worse than 57.79% 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. GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:INW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GBS Software AG was 0.48. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.46.
FRA:INW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 57.79% of 867
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:INW: 0.48
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) 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.
GBS Software AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
GBS Software AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GBS Software AG'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:INW vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software AG'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.
GBS Software AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GBS Software AG'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.
GBS Software AG'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.
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GBS Software AG and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #501 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
GBS Software AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.48. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. GBS Software AG's value of 0.40 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #501 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #501 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places GBS Software AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. GBS Software AG's value of 0.40 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, GBS Software AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.41, GBS Software AG 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 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. GBS Software AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 2.4% 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 GBS Software AG 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. GBS Software AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.20, compared to a current price of €4.04 — trading 236.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 2.4% below the Software industry median of 0.41. GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.04 is trading 236.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.20.
GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:INW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: €1.20 vs. price of €4.04 (236.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Software median (#501 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:INW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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