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. Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BBOX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Black Box was 0.06. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.06.
NSE:BBOX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 97.12% of 867
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs NSE:BBOX: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Black Box was 41.90% per year. The lowest was -13.70% per year. And the median was 14.10% 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.
Black Box (NSE:BBOX) 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.
Black Box Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Black Box Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Black Box'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.
NSE:BBOX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Black Box'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.
Black Box Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Black Box'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.
Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Black Box (NSE:BBOX) 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 Black Box and its competitors. Over the past decade, Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Box ranks #25 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Black Box's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Black Box ranks #25 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Black Box has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Box's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Black Box ranks #25 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Black Box in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Black Box's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.06 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 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. 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 Black Box 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. Black Box'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 Black Box stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Box (NSE:BBOX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹505.88, compared to a current price of ₹994.95 — trading 96.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Black Box's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Black Box (NSE:BBOX), 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 Black Box (NSE:BBOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Box stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹994.95 is trading 96.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹505.88.
GuruFocus considers Black Box to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BBOX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹505.88 vs. price of ₹994.95 (96.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BBOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Black Box Ltd along with its subsidiaries provides information, communications technology solutions provider, and an integrator that delivers technology-based solutions across world markets and verticals with a spectrum of applications and services. The company's operating segments are Global System Integration (GSI); Technology Product Solution (TPS) and Others comprising of training and consulting services. It generates maximum revenue from the System Integration (SI) segment. The company exports its product to the Middle East/Africa, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Europe. Its solution line consists of unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, cyber security (CYBER-i), and digital transformation and applications.
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