OTC Markets GroupOTCM -0.14%87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates OTCM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, OTC Markets Group ranks better than 55.35% 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. OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OTCM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of OTC Markets Group was 0.62. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.36.
OTCM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.35% of 327
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs OTCM: 0.31
During the past 12 months, OTC Markets Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of OTC Markets Group was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.
OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) 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.
OTC Markets Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
OTC Markets Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OTC Markets Group'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.
OTCM vs VALU, DTCX, MKTW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
OTC Markets Group 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.
OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on OTC Markets Group and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #146 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
OTC Markets Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.62. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. OTC Markets Group's value of 0.51 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #146 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OTC Markets Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OTC Markets Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VALU and DTCX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #146 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts OTC Markets Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. OTC Markets Group's value of 0.51 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, OTC Markets Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.34, OTC Markets Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 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. OTC Markets Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 50% 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OTC Markets Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 42% 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 OTC Markets Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group (OTCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.85, compared to a current price of $51.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 50% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. OTC Markets Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $51.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.85.
GuruFocus considers OTC Markets Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OTCM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $60.85 vs. price of $51.00 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Capital Markets median (#146 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OTC Markets Group Inc operates financial markets for securities in the U.S. and globally. The firm mainly operates OTCQX market, OTCQB venture market and Pink open market. It has OTC link ATS, market data licensing and corporate services business lines. The activities of these business lines encompass quotation and trade messaging services, network-based platform, access to market data, a suite of market data licenses and disclosure and information services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the U.S.
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