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RailTel of IndiaNSE:RAILTEL -1.26%100 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹497.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks better than 79.58% 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. RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RAILTEL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.29
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RailTel of India was 0.44. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.36.
NSE:RAILTEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 79.58% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs NSE:RAILTEL: 0.29
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RailTel of India was 27.00% per year. The lowest was 9.30% per year. And the median was 18.15% 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.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) 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.
RailTel of India Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
RailTel of India Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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:RAILTEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
RailTel of India 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.
RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RailTel of India and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #39 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
RailTel of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.44. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. RailTel of India's value of 0.47 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #39 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #39 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places RailTel of India in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. RailTel of India's value of 0.47 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.55, RailTel of India 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.55, based on 191 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. RailTel of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 14.5% 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RailTel of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹497.80, compared to a current price of ₹298.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 14.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.55. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹298.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹497.80.
GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: ₹497.80 vs. price of ₹298.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#39 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RAILTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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