Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.04 (As of Jun. 2026) — 500% Above Median

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OSL:NORBT Norbit ASA OSL:NORBT
99 GF Score
Price kr182.40
GF Value kr177.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Norbit ASA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Norbit ASA OSL:NORBT -1.35% 99 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORBT with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of kr177.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,210 Hardware companies, Norbit ASA ranks worse than 69.83% 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. Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.04.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Norbit ASA is 0.71, which seems too high.

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

OSL:NORBT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.71

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Norbit ASA was 0.71. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.34.

OSL:NORBT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.83% of 1210 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs OSL:NORBT: 0.71

As of today (2026-08-16), the Dividend Yield % of Norbit ASA is 2.74%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Norbit ASA was 3.32%. The lowest was 0.50%. And the median was 1.16%.

Norbit ASA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr5.00.

During the past 12 months, Norbit ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 150.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 88.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.40% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Norbit ASA was 104.10% per year. The lowest was 32.60% per year. And the median was 88.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) 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.

Norbit ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Norbit ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norbit ASA'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.

Norbit ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Norbit ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.17 0.23 0.64 0.32

Norbit ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.04

OSL:NORBT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Norbit ASA'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.

Norbit ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Norbit ASA 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.

Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2/ 6.32
=0.32

Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5/ 2.45
=2.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 mean?
Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Norbit ASA and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #845 out of 1210 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Norbit ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.71. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Norbit ASA's value of 2.04 is 343.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #845 out of 1210 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norbit ASA has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norbit ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #845 out of 1210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Norbit ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Norbit ASA's value of 2.04 is 343.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Norbit ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Norbit ASA 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,210 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. Norbit ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.04 is 343.5% 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 Norbit ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norbit ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norbit ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr177.77, compared to a current price of kr182.40 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 343.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.46. Norbit ASA's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.04 as of Jun. 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr182.40 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr177.77. GuruFocus considers Norbit ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORBT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.04 (500% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: kr177.77 vs. price of kr182.40 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 343.5% above the Hardware median (#845 of 1210)

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

Norbit ASA Business Description

Address Stiklestadveien 1, Trondheim, NOR, NO-7041
Norbit ASA is a provider of tailored technology to selected applications by solving challenges through solutions. It is organised in three operating segments: Oceans, Connectivity and Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR). The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to the maritime markets, the Connectivity segment supplier of secure wireless technology for industrial and mission-critical applications - ranging from transportation infrastructure to navigation and defence-related environments, and the Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR) segment provides R&D products and services and contract manufacturing to key customers. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PIR segment.
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