NephrosNEPH -7.67%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NEPH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nephros ranks worse than 355871.53% 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. Nephros's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nephros's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NEPH's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * 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.
Nephros (NAS:NEPH) 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.
Nephros Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Nephros Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nephros'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.
NEPH vs MLSS, RGNT, HBIO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nephros'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.
Nephros Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nephros's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nephros'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.
Nephros'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.
Nephros (NEPH) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nephros and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Nephros' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nephros' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Nephros ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nephros has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nephros' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MLSS and RGNT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #999999 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nephros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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 Nephros and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nephros'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 Nephros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros (NEPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.88, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Nephros' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Nephros (NEPH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Nephros (NEPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.88.
GuruFocus considers Nephros to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NEPH:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $2.88 vs. price of $3.37 (17% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nephros Inc is a commercial-stage company that develops and sells high-performance water solutions to the medical and commercial markets. In medical markets, it sells water filtration products and waterborne pathogen detection products. In commercial markets, the company manufactures and sells water filters that improve the taste and odor of water and reduce biofilm, bacteria, and scale build-up in downstream equipment. The company's subsidiary is engaged in the development of its second-generation hemodiafiltration system and other products focused on improving therapies for patients with renal disease. The company generates almost all of revenue from product sales and a small amount from royalty revenue and other revenues.
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