F-SecureFSROF +29.06%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates FSROF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Software companies, F-Secure ranks better than 61.5% 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. F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSROF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.33
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of F-Secure was 0.58. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.54.
FSROF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 61.5% of 865
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FSROF: 0.33
During the past 12 months, F-Secure's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% 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.
F-Secure (OTCPK:FSROF) 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.
F-Secure Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
F-Secure Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for F-Secure'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.
FSROF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, F-Secure'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.
F-Secure Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where F-Secure'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.
F-Secure'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.
F-Secure (FSROF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on F-Secure and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, F-Secure ranks #333 out of 865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
F-Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.58. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. F-Secure's value of 1.00 is 143.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, F-Secure ranks #333 out of 865 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, F-Secure has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F-Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, F-Secure ranks #333 out of 865 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts F-Secure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. F-Secure's value of 1.00 is 143.9% above this benchmark. Historically, F-Secure's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.41, F-Secure 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 865 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. F-Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 143.9% 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 F-Secure 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. F-Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is F-Secure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F-Secure (FSROF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.66, compared to a current price of $2.62 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 143.9% above the Software industry median of 0.41. F-Secure's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 F-Secure (FSROF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 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 F-Secure (FSROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F-Secure stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.62 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.66.
GuruFocus considers F-Secure to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSROF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $2.66 vs. price of $2.62 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.9% above the Software median (#333 of 865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
F-Secure Corp is engaged in designing and providing a comprehensive range of Cyber-security products and services related to data security, privacy protection as well as privacy protection and digital identity protection of consumer terminal devices, networks, and devices connected to a network, sold in each case either directly or indirectly to consumers. Geographically, the company earns a majority of its revenue from Europe, followed by the Nordic Countries. Its products are F-Secure Total, F-Secure Internet Security, F-Secure VPN, F-Secure ID Protection, and F-Secure Scam Protection.
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