NCC Group (FRA:NZB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median


FRA:NZB NCC Group PLC FRA:NZB
64 GF Score
Price €1.48
GF Value €1.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is NCC Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

NCC Group FRA:NZB 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:NZB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Software companies, NCC Group ranks worse than 73.16% 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. NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

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

FRA:NZB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.6   Max: 1.68
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NCC Group was 1.68. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.60.

FRA:NZB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.16% of 868 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs FRA:NZB: 0.65

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of NCC Group is 2.44%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of NCC Group was 5.37%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 2.49%.

NCC Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.04.

During the past 12 months, NCC Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 56.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NCC Group was 108.00% per year. The lowest was -13.90% per year. And the median was 13.50% 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.

NCC Group (FRA:NZB) 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.

NCC Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

NCC Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NCC 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.

NCC Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NCC Group Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.43 1.66 1.32 0.65

NCC Group Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.00 0.51 0.72 0.57 0.69

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

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NCC 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.

NCC Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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NCC 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.

NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.035/ 0.054
=0.65

NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.036/ 0.052
=0.69

* 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 0.69 mean?
NCC Group (FRA:NZB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NCC Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, NCC Group ranks #635 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
NCC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.68. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. NCC Group's value of 0.69 is 70.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NCC Group ranks #635 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NCC Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NCC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NCC Group ranks #635 out of 868 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places NCC Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. NCC Group's value of 0.69 is 70.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NCC Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.41, NCC 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 868 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. NCC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 70.4% 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 NCC 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. NCC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NCC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCC Group (FRA:NZB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.35, compared to a current price of €1.48 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 70.4% above the Software industry median of 0.41. NCC Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 NCC Group (FRA:NZB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 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 NCC Group (FRA:NZB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCC Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.48 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.35. GuruFocus considers NCC Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NZB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: €1.35 vs. price of €1.48 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.4% above the Software median (#635 of 868)

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

NCC Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NCCGF:USANCCl:UKNCC:UK
Address 2 Hardman Boulevard, XYZ Building, Spinningfields, Manchester, GBR, M3 3AQ
NCC Group PLC is a holding company. The provision of independent advice and services to customers through the provision of software resilience and Cyber Security services. The Group reports its business segment: the Cyber Security division. The reporting segments provide distinct types of service, and within the reporting segments, the operating segment provide a homogeneous group of services. The company operates in the UK, North America, APAC, and Europe, and the majority of revenue comes from the UK.
64GF Score

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