QNTQF (QinetiQ Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Below Median


QNTQF QinetiQ Group PLC QNTQF
86 GF Score
Price $5.65
GF Value $5.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is QinetiQ Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

QinetiQ Group QNTQF 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates QNTQF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 60.39% 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. QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

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

QNTQF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.34
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of QinetiQ Group was 0.34. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.32.

QNTQF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
60.39% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs QNTQF: 0.29

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of QinetiQ Group is 2.16%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of QinetiQ Group was 2.93%. The lowest was 1.51%. And the median was 2.09%.

QinetiQ Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 12 months, QinetiQ Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of QinetiQ Group was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 6.20% 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.

QinetiQ Group (OTCPK:QNTQF) 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.

QinetiQ Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

QinetiQ Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QinetiQ 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.

QinetiQ Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

QinetiQ Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.28 0.27 0.33 0.29

QinetiQ Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.16 0.41 0.24 0.43 0.18

QNTQF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ 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.

QinetiQ Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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QinetiQ 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.

QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.121/ 0.413
=0.29

QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.04/ 0.227
=0.18

* 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 0.18 mean?
QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #61 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.18 is 45.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #61 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #61 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts QinetiQ Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. QinetiQ Group's value of 0.18 is 45.5% below this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.33, QinetiQ Group has consistently been below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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. QinetiQ Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 45.5% below 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.89, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 45.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.89. GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for QNTQF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: $5.89 vs. price of $5.65 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#61 of 154)

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

QinetiQ Group Business Description

Address Ively Road, Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GBR, GU14 0LX
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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