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. Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SIMO N'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Silicon Motion Technology was 0.76. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.28.
MEX:SIMO N's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.61% of 452
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.395
vs MEX:SIMO N: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Silicon Motion Technology was 5.10%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 2.16%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Silicon Motion Technology was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) 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.
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:SIMO N vs SWKS, ALGM, MXL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Motion Technology'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.
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
Silicon Motion Technology'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.
Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Silicon Motion Technology and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #56 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Silicon Motion Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.76. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Silicon Motion Technology's value of 0.08 is 79.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #56 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Motion Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Motion Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SWKS and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #56 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Silicon Motion Technology in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Silicon Motion Technology's value of 0.08 is 79.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Silicon Motion Technology's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Silicon Motion Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 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. Silicon Motion Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 79.7% 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 Silicon Motion Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors 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. Silicon Motion Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Motion Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,035.80, compared to a current price of MXN5,425.00 — trading 166.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 79.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. Silicon Motion Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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 Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Motion Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,425.00 is trading 166.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,035.80.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Motion Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SIMO N:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: MXN2,035.80 vs. price of MXN5,425.00 (166.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% below the Semiconductors median (#56 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SIMO N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Motion Technology Corp is engaged in developing NAND flash controllers for SSDs and other solid-state storage devices. Its only operating segment is to develop NAND flash controllers and SSD solutions. The company derives revenue from product categories such as Mobile Storage, Mobile Communications, and others. Silicon's geographical segments are Taiwan, the United States, Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and others. The company's products are used in Personal Computing, Smartphone/Tablet/CE, Flash Card/USB Flash Drive, Industrial and Embedded, Automotive, and Enterprise and Data centers.
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