High Wire NetworksHWNI 39 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HWNI with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Software companies, High Wire Networks ranks worse than 115207.26% 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. High Wire Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for High Wire Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HWNI's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.405 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
High Wire Networks (OTCPK:HWNI) 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.
High Wire Networks Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
High Wire Networks Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for High Wire Networks'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.
HWNI vs GLE, ARBB, DTST: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, High Wire Networks'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.
High Wire Networks Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, High Wire Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Wire Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
High Wire Networks 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.
High Wire Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
High Wire Networks (HWNI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on High Wire Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 868 companies in the Software industry.
Is High Wire Networks' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
High Wire Networks' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High Wire Networks has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Wire Networks' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GLE and ARBB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 868 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places High Wire Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. 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. 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 High Wire Networks 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. High Wire Networks'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 High Wire Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Wire Networks (HWNI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.43, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 93.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. High Wire Networks' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 High Wire Networks (HWNI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 High Wire Networks (HWNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Wire Networks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 93.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.43.
GuruFocus considers High Wire Networks to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HWNI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $5.43 vs. price of $0.35 (93.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HWNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Wire Networks Inc provider of managed cybersecurity, managed networks, and tech-enabled professional services delivered exclusively through a channel sales model. Its Overwatch managed security platform-as-a-service offers organizations end-to-end protection for networks, data, endpoints, and users through multiyear recurring revenue contracts in this fast-growing technology segment. The company generates its key revenue from Cyber security segment and operates all reporting segments in one geographical area (the United States).
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