PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median


JSE:PBT PBT Holdings Ltd JSE:PBT
76 GF Score
Price R6.87
GF Value R7.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is PBT Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

PBT Holdings JSE:PBT -0.15% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates JSE:PBT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Software companies, PBT Holdings ranks worse than 85.25% 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. PBT Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of PBT Holdings Ltd is 0.92, which seems too high.

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

JSE:PBT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.72   Max: 2.14
Current: 0.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PBT Holdings was 2.14. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.72.

JSE:PBT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
85.25% of 868 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs JSE:PBT: 0.92

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of PBT Holdings is 9.46%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of PBT Holdings was 31.92%. The lowest was 2.79%. And the median was 8.50%.

PBT Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.30.

During the past 12 months, PBT Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of PBT Holdings was 70.60% per year. The lowest was -66.60% per year. And the median was -4.70% 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.

PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) 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.

PBT Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

PBT Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBT 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.

PBT Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

PBT Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.79 2.14 0.99 0.92

PBT Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.77 1.19 0.75 1.00 0.83

JSE:PBT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, PBT 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.

PBT Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PBT Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PBT Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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PBT Holdings 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.

PBT Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.65/ 0.704
=0.92

PBT Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.3/ 0.36
=0.83

* 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 0.83 mean?
PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on PBT Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, PBT Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #740 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is PBT Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PBT Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.14. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. PBT Holdings' value of 0.83 is 104.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #740 out of 868 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PBT Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBT Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PBT Holdings ranks #740 out of 868 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places PBT Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. PBT Holdings' value of 0.83 is 104.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PBT Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.41, PBT Holdings has consistently been above 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 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. PBT Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 104.9% above 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 PBT Holdings 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. PBT Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBT Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.31, compared to a current price of R6.87 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 104.9% above the Software industry median of 0.41. PBT Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 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 PBT Holdings (JSE:PBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBT Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.87 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R7.31. GuruFocus considers PBT Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PBT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: R7.31 vs. price of R6.87 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.9% above the Software median (#740 of 868)

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

PBT Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Mews Close, Waterford Mews, PBT House, Century City, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7441
PBT Holdings Ltd, formerly known as PBT Group Ltd, is a South African-based company that offers information management and data analytics services. It serves finance, insurance, telecommunications, retail, petroleum and medical healthcare industries. The services provided by the company include data engineering, analytics and visualization, artificial intelligence, managed solutions, advisory and strategic services, application development and others. Its operating segments are based on geographical locations namely South Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom. The segment includes consulting and implementation of data, management information software and healthcare administration services provided in the Republic of South Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, and also Australia.
76GF Score

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