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. PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PAR's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * 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.
PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) 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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PAR Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PAR Technology'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.
PAR vs VTEX, SVMB, MTC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology (PAR) 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 PAR Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Software industry.
Is PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PAR Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PAR Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAR Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VTEX and SVMB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #999999 out of 864 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places PAR Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. 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 864 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 PAR Technology 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. PAR Technology'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 PAR Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology (PAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.41, compared to a current price of $16.69 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. PAR Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PAR Technology (PAR), 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 PAR Technology (PAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.69 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.41.
GuruFocus considers PAR Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PAR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $53.41 vs. price of $16.69 (68.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PAR Technology Corp is a foodservice technology company providing omnichannel cloud-based software and hardware solutions to the restaurant industry in three restaurant categories - quick service, fast casual, and table service - and the retail industry, including convenience and fuel retailers (C-Stores). Its product and service offerings include point-of-sale, customer engagement and loyalty, digital ordering and delivery, operational intelligence, payment processing, hardware, and related technologies, solutions, and services. The company generates revenue from subscription service, Sale of Hardware products, and Professional Service.
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