GLDAF (GlobalData) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (As of Dec. 2025) — 86% Below Median


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Price $1.37
GF Value $2.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is GlobalData Dividend Payout Ratio?

GlobalData GLDAF -1.44% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates GLDAF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 85.85% 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. GlobalData's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.07.

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

GLDAF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GlobalData was 1.40. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.51.

GLDAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
85.85% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs GLDAF: 0.18

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of GlobalData is 1.48%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of GlobalData was 4.71%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 1.31%.

GlobalData's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00.

During the past 12 months, GlobalData's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -72.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of GlobalData was 37.00% per year. The lowest was -23.50% per year. And the median was 23.40% 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.

GlobalData (OTCPK:GLDAF) 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.

GlobalData Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

GlobalData Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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.

GlobalData Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GlobalData Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.50 0.59 0.92 0.17

GlobalData Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.85 1.19 0.34 0.07

GLDAF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.

GlobalData Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GlobalData 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.

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

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.017/ 0.098
=0.17

GlobalData'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 )
=0.004/ 0.058
=0.07

* 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 0.07 mean?
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, GlobalData's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #73 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is GlobalData's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
GlobalData's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.40. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. GlobalData's value of 0.07 is 84.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #73 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #73 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places GlobalData in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. GlobalData's value of 0.07 is 84.1% below this benchmark. Historically, GlobalData's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.44, GlobalData 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 516 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. GlobalData's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 84.1% 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 GlobalData 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. GlobalData's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.52, compared to a current price of $1.37 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 84.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlobalData (GLDAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 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 GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.37 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.52. GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GLDAF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $2.52 vs. price of $1.37 (45.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 84.1% below the Business Services median (#73 of 516)

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

GlobalData Business Description

Other Exchanges DATAl:UKDATA:UKYK6:Germany
Address John Carpenter Street, John Carpenter House, London, GBR, EC4Y 0AN
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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