Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 83.37% 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. Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Science Group was 0.41. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.21.
LSE:SAG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.37% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LSE:SAG: 0.20
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Science Group was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -21.90% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Science Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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.
Science 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Science Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.41. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Science Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Science Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.41 over the past decade. 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. 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 Science 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. Science Group'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 Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.61, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.61.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £4.61 vs. price of £5.85 (26.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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