GNRD (General DataComm Industries) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Jun. 2010)

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What is General DataComm Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

General DataComm Industries GNRD Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2010.

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. General DataComm Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2010 was 0.00.

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


GNRD's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.47
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-07-29), the Dividend Yield % of General DataComm Industries is 0.00%.

General DataComm Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2010 was $0.00.

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.

General DataComm Industries (OTCPK:GNRD) 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.

General DataComm Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

General DataComm Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General DataComm Industries'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.

General DataComm Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

General DataComm Industries Annual Data
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General DataComm Industries Quarterly Data
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GNRD vs OSAT, GTXO, DGDM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, General DataComm Industries'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.

General DataComm Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, General DataComm Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General DataComm Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


General DataComm Industries 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.

General DataComm Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2009 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2009 )
=0/ -1.794
=N/A

General DataComm Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2010 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2010 )
=0/ -0.343
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
General DataComm Industries (GNRD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2010. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on General DataComm Industries and its competitors.
Is General DataComm Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
General DataComm Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does General DataComm Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OSAT and GTXO?
General DataComm Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,214 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. 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 General DataComm Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General DataComm Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General DataComm Industries stock overvalued right now?
General DataComm Industries (GNRD) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 General DataComm Industries (GNRD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2010. 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.

General DataComm Industries Business Description

Address 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT, USA, 06770
General DataComm Industries Inc is a provider of networking and telecommunications products, services and solutions. The company is focused on providing multi-service provisioning solutions using multi-service access and switching products.