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. Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NKLA's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 0.4 * 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.
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) 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.
Nikola Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nikola Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nikola'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:NKLA vs NMHI, GP, CAT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Nikola'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.
Nikola Dividend Payout Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nikola'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.
Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2024. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nikola and its competitors.
Is Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nikola's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Nikola has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NMHI and GP?
Nikola's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.40, based on 124 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 Nikola and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nikola'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 Nikola stock overvalued right now?
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Nikola's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Nikola (MEX:NKLA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Nikola Corp is a technology innovator and integrator, working to develop inventive energy and transportation solutions. It works on a business model that enables customers and fleets to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling and charging infrastructure, and related maintenance. It operates in two business units: Truck and Energy. The Truck business unit is engaged in manufacturing and selling FCEV and BEV trucks that provide environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions to the trucking sector. The Energy business unit is engaged in developing and constructing a network of hydrogen fueling stations to meet the hydrogen fuel demand for the company's customers, as well as other third-party customers.
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