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. Ion Beam Applications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.51
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ion Beam Applications was 1.51. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.74.
IOBCF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66.55% of 281
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs IOBCF: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ion Beam Applications was 5.92%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 1.45%.
During the past 12 months, Ion Beam Applications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ion Beam Applications was 40.30% per year. The lowest was -62.00% per year. And the median was -4.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 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.
Ion Beam Applications Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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.
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 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.
Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ion Beam Applications' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #187 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.51. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #187 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #187 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, Ion Beam Applications' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.51 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications'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 Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $18.90 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.90 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $18.90 (1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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