JSCIF (Judges Scientific) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


JSCIF Judges Scientific PLC JSCIF
77 GF Score
Price $62.50
GF Value $124.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Judges Scientific Dividend Payout Ratio?

Judges Scientific JSCIF -3.85% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 58.13% 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. Judges Scientific's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.25.

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

JSCIF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Judges Scientific was 0.40. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.24.

JSCIF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
58.13% of 1211 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs JSCIF: 0.40

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Judges Scientific is 2.45%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Judges Scientific was 2.85%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 0.92%.

Judges Scientific's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.44.

During the past 12 months, Judges Scientific's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Judges Scientific was 54.70% per year. The lowest was 11.20% per year. And the median was 19.30% 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.

Judges Scientific (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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.

Judges Scientific Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Judges Scientific Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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.

Judges Scientific Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Judges Scientific 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 0.40

Judges Scientific 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 0.00 0.00 0.19 0.54 0.25

JSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.

Judges Scientific Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Judges Scientific 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.

Judges Scientific'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 )
=1.439/ 3.628
=0.40

Judges Scientific'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 )
=0.438/ 1.764
=0.25

* 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 0.25 mean?
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Judges Scientific's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Judges Scientific's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.40. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Judges Scientific's value of 0.25 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #507 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Judges Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Judges Scientific's value of 0.25 is 46.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Judges Scientific 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 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. Judges Scientific's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 46.8% 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 Judges Scientific 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. Judges Scientific's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.11, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 46.8% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.11. GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSCIF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $124.11 vs. price of $62.50 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.8% below the Hardware median (#507 of 1211)

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

Judges Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges JDG:UKIUF:Germany
Address 52c Borough High Street, London, GBR, SE1 1XN
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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