RTC GroupLSE:RTC 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.83 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 517 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks better than 51.45% 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. RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RTC Group was 0.57. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.44.
LSE:RTC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 51.45% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LSE:RTC: 0.44
During the past 12 months, RTC Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RTC Group was 85.70% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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RTC Group (LSE:RTC) 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.
RTC Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
RTC Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTC Group'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.
LSE:RTC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC Group'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.
RTC Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC Group'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.
RTC Group'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.
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RTC Group and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #251 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
RTC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.57. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. RTC Group's value of 0.16 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #251 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #251 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts RTC Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. RTC Group's value of 0.16 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, RTC Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.44, RTC Group 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. RTC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 63.6% 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 RTC Group 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. RTC Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.83, compared to a current price of £1.01 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 63.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.01 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.83.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: £0.83 vs. price of £1.01 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Business Services median (#251 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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