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KVH IndustriesKVHI +3.75%51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KVHI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Telecommunication Services companies, KVH Industries ranks worse than 526315.26% 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. KVH Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for KVH Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KVHI's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.55 * 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.
KVH Industries (NAS:KVHI) 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.
KVH Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
KVH Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KVH Industries'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.
KVHI vs KORE, RDCM, CXDO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KVH Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries (KVHI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KVH Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is KVH Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
KVH Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KVH Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVH Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KORE and RDCM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #999999 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places KVH Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.55, based on 190 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 KVH Industries and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVH Industries'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 KVH Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries (KVHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.95, compared to a current price of $9.12 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. KVH Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 KVH Industries (KVHI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 KVH Industries (KVHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.12 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.95.
GuruFocus considers KVH Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KVHI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $5.95 vs. price of $9.12 (53.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KVHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KVH Industries Inc provides integrated, end-to-end services, software, and hardware that support its customers' need for access to the Internet, VoIP, operations content, and entertainment services. It offers high-speed Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services via satellite and integrated 5G/LTE cellular communications to mobile users at sea and on land. The company also provides commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies, to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets. It operates in several geographic areas, including internationally. Revenues are generated from international locations, mainly consisting of Singapore, Canada, South America, European Union and other European countries, and other regions.
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