Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (As of Jun. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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What is Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kitron ASA OSTO:KITO -3.06% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates OSTO:KITO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr52.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,213 Hardware companies, Kitron ASA ranks better than 81.86% 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. Kitron ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.64.

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

OSTO:KITO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kitron ASA was 0.83. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.46.

OSTO:KITO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.86% of 1213 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs OSTO:KITO: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Kitron ASA is 0.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kitron ASA was 6.70%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 2.94%.

Kitron ASA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr0.71.

During the past 12 months, Kitron ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 106.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kitron ASA was 84.00% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was 11.00% 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.

Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO) 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.

Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitron 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.

Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kitron ASA Annual Data

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OSTO:KITO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kitron 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.

Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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

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Kitron ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kitron 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 )
	=	0.35	/	2.604
	=	0.13

Kitron 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 )
	=	0.709	/	1.104
	=	0.64

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 mean?

Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kitron ASA and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Kitron ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #220 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.

Is Kitron ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kitron ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.83. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Kitron ASA's value of 0.64 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #220 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kitron ASA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kitron ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #220 out of 1213 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kitron ASA in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Kitron ASA's value of 0.64 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitron ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Kitron 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 0.47, based on 1,213 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. Kitron ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 36.2% 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 Kitron ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitron ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kitron ASA stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr52.39, compared to a current price of kr85.60 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 36.2% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Kitron ASA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 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 Kitron ASA (OSTO:KITO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitron ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr85.60 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr52.39. GuruFocus considers Kitron ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:KITO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: kr52.39 vs. price of kr85.60 (63.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Hardware median (#220 of 1213)

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

Kitron ASA Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

Comparable Companies OSL:PLT OSL:ENSU APH GLW TPE:2308 TSE:6981 TPE:2317 XKRX:009150 SZSE:002475 SZSE:002384 TPE:2327 SHSE:600183 TPE:2383 TEL FLEX TPE:3037 SZSE:300476 SZSE:300408 SZSE:001399 SZSE:002916

Other Exchanges KIT:Norway KITo:UK 0F0J:UK KP5:Germany

Address P O Box 97, Billingstad, NOR, 1375

Website https://www.kitron.com

Kitron ASA is an electronics manufacturing service company. It manufactures products that are embedded in the customers' products and box-built electronic products. The company provides a high-level assembly of complex electromechanical products and also provides various other services within development, industrialization, supply chain management, logistics, and aftermarket services. Geographically, the company in Norway, Nordics & U.S (excluding Norway) , CEE, Asia, and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Nordics & U.S (excluding Norway. It serves Defense/Aerospace, Energy/Telecoms, Industry, Medical Devices, and Offshore/Marine markets.

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