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. Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PACB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
Pacific Biosciences of California (NAS:PACB) 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.
Pacific Biosciences of California Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Pacific Biosciences of California Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Pacific Biosciences of California Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PACB vs CATX, LAB, KIDS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Pacific Biosciences of California'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.
Pacific Biosciences of California Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Pacific Biosciences of California 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.
* 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.
Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pacific Biosciences of California and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Biosciences of California ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pacific Biosciences of California's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Biosciences of California ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Biosciences of California has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Biosciences of California's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CATX and LAB?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Pacific Biosciences of California ranks #999999 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pacific Biosciences of California in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. 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 Pacific Biosciences of California and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Biosciences of California's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Biosciences of California stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.62, compared to a current price of $1.59 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Pacific Biosciences of California's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Biosciences of California stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.59 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.62.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Biosciences of California to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PACB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.62 vs. price of $1.59 (2.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PACB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Biosciences of California Business Description
Pacific Biosciences of California Inc is a biotechnology company focused on designing, developing, and manufacturing sequencing solutions that enable scientists and clinical researchers to improve their understanding of the genome and ultimately, resolve genetically complex problems. It operates in, one reportable segment: the development, manufacturing, and marketing of an integrated platform for genetic analysis. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Americas, followed by Europe Middle East, and Africa and Asia-Pacific.
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