Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5478 Soft-World International Corp ROCO:5478
77 GF Score
Price NT$100.50
GF Value NT$101.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Soft-World International Dividend Payout Ratio?

Soft-World International ROCO:5478 +0.70% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5478 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$101.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Interactive Media companies, Soft-World International ranks worse than 81.33% 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. Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Soft-World International Corp is 0.94, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5478' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Soft-World International was 1.14. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.68.

ROCO:5478's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.33% of 150 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.375 vs ROCO:5478: 0.94

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Soft-World International is 7.52%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Soft-World International was 15.36%. The lowest was 1.60%. And the median was 4.25%.

Soft-World International's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.00.

During the past 12 months, Soft-World International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Soft-World International was 139.60% per year. The lowest was -37.20% per year. And the median was 13.00% 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.

Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) 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.

Soft-World International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Soft-World International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soft-World International'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.

Soft-World International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Soft-World International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.75 0.95 1.14 0.95

Soft-World International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.00 5.09 0.00 0.00 0.00

ROCO:5478 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Soft-World International'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.

Soft-World International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Soft-World International 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.

Soft-World International'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 )
=7.5/ 7.93
=0.95

Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0/ 2.108
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Soft-World International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #122 out of 150 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Soft-World International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #122 out of 150 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #122 out of 150 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Soft-World International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Soft-World International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.14 over the past decade. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.38, based on 150 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soft-World International'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 Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$101.04, compared to a current price of NT$100.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$100.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$101.04. GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: NT$101.04 vs. price of NT$100.50 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Soft-World International Business Description

Address No. 61, Minzhuang Road, 13th floor, Chianjen Chiu, Kaohsiung, TWN, 806
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
77GF Score

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NT$100.50
Price
NT$101.04
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