Bentley SystemsMEX:BSY 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates MEX:BSY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,325.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, Bentley Systems ranks better than 76.93% 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. Bentley Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bentley Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bentley Systems was 0.43. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.22.
MEX:BSY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Bentley Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bentley Systems was 88.20% per year. The lowest was 26.00% per year. And the median was 32.60% 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.
Bentley Systems (MEX:BSY) 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.
Bentley Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Bentley Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bentley Systems'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.
MEX:BSY vs HUBS, DOCU, FIG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Bentley Systems'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.
Bentley Systems Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bentley Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bentley Systems'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.
Bentley Systems'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.
Bentley Systems (MEX:BSY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bentley Systems and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Bentley Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #200 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Bentley Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Bentley Systems' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.43. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Bentley Systems' value of 0.18 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #200 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bentley Systems has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bentley Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HUBS and DOCU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #200 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bentley Systems in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Bentley Systems' value of 0.18 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Bentley Systems' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Bentley Systems 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 867 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. Bentley Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 56.1% 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 Bentley Systems 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. Bentley Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bentley Systems stock overvalued right now?
Bentley Systems (MEX:BSY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,325.24, compared to a current price of MXN656.22 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 56.1% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Bentley Systems' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bentley Systems (MEX:BSY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 Bentley Systems (MEX:BSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN656.22 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,325.24.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BSY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: MXN1,325.24 vs. price of MXN656.22 (50.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Software median (#200 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to civil engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, simulation, and data management of infrastructure assets such as roads and bridges. While Bentley is smaller than many other design software companies, it is a market leader across a handful of specialty areas, including public works, electricity grids, and transit.
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