Adcorp HoldingsJSE:ADR 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Adcorp Holdings ranks worse than 63.83% 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. Adcorp Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adcorp Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ADR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.42 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Adcorp Holdings was 1.22. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.42.
JSE:ADR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 63.83% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs JSE:ADR: 0.55
During the past 12 months, Adcorp Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 98.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Adcorp Holdings was 60.10% per year. The lowest was -15.40% per year. And the median was 0.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) 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.
Adcorp Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Adcorp Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adcorp Holdings'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.
JSE:ADR vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adcorp Holdings'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.
Adcorp Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adcorp Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adcorp Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Adcorp Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Adcorp Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #330 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Adcorp Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Adcorp Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.22. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Adcorp Holdings' value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #330 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adcorp Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #330 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Adcorp Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Adcorp Holdings' value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Adcorp Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Adcorp Holdings 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 517 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. Adcorp Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 34.1% 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 Adcorp Holdings 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. Adcorp Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.60, compared to a current price of R6.60 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 34.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Adcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Feb. 2026. 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.60 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.60.
GuruFocus considers Adcorp Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ADR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: R4.60 vs. price of R6.60 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Business Services median (#330 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ADR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing workplace solutions. The company renders services in the fields of permanent recruitment and flexible staffing sectors, professional IT services, as well as the provision of business process outsourcing, training, and financial services. Its operating segments are Contingent staffing, Professional Services, Business support. and Contingent staffing Australia. The geographical segments are South Africa and International.
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