Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.14 (As of Dec. 2025) — 229% Above Median

What is Solution Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Solution Dynamics NZSE:SDL -2.50% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 229% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SDL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Software companies, Solution Dynamics ranks worse than 85.16% 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. Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.14.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Solution Dynamics Ltd is 0.91, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NZSE:SDL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Solution Dynamics was 1.22. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.65.

NZSE:SDL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
85.16% of 869 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs NZSE:SDL: 0.91

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of Solution Dynamics is 8.55%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Solution Dynamics was 14.17%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 4.17%.

Solution Dynamics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$0.03.

During the past 12 months, Solution Dynamics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -68.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -42.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Solution Dynamics was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -42.30% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.

Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL) 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.

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Solution Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solution Dynamics'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.

Solution Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Solution Dynamics Annual Data

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Solution Dynamics Semi-Annual Data
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NZSE:SDL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Solution Dynamics'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.

Solution Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Solution Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.025	/	0.178
	=	0.14

Solution Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.03	/	0.014
	=	2.14

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.14 mean?

Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.14 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Solution Dynamics and its competitors. This is 229% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Solution Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Solution Dynamics ranks #740 out of 869 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.

Is Solution Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Solution Dynamics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.14 is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.22. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Solution Dynamics' value of 2.14 is 422% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solution Dynamics ranks #740 out of 869 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solution Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Solution Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Solution Dynamics ranks #740 out of 869 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Solution Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Solution Dynamics' value of 2.14 is 422% above this benchmark. Historically, Solution Dynamics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Solution Dynamics has consistently been above 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 Software company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 869 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. Solution Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.14 is 422% above 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 Solution Dynamics 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. Solution Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.14, which is 229% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Solution Dynamics stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.99, compared to a current price of NZ$0.59 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.14, which is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 422% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Solution Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.14 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 Solution Dynamics (NZSE:SDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solution Dynamics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.59 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.99. GuruFocus considers Solution Dynamics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SDL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.14 (229% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: NZ$0.99 vs. price of NZ$0.59 (40.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 422% above the Software median (#740 of 869)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Solution Dynamics Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Address 18 Canaveral Drive, PO Box 301248, Albany, Auckland, NZL, 0752

Website https://www.solutiondynamics.com

Solution Dynamics Ltd is a company engaged in providing customer communications solutions. Its products and services are represented by revenue streams: Digital Printing & Document Handling Services; and Software and Technology, Outsourced services. Services include digital print and mail house processing for mail items like invoices, statements, and promotional materials. Software and Technology develop and markets its software products related to multi-channel marketing communications including digital asset management, communication templates, campaign management, document archiving, document composition, and desktop mail solutions among others. Its outsourced services elements are the post, freight, paper, and envelopes.

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