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. Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HSII'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Heidrick & Struggles International was 0.64. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.22.
HSII's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.44
vs HSII: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Heidrick & Struggles International was 3.14%. The lowest was 1.02%. And the median was 1.90%.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Heidrick & Struggles International was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.64.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.64. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.18 is 59.1% below this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.18 is 59.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Heidrick & Struggles International 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 59.1% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 59.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.1% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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