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Genie NetworksROCO:8298 -2.90%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8298 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Software companies, Genie Networks ranks better than 95.99% 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. Genie Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genie Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8298'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.69 Max: 4.63
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Genie Networks was 4.63. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.69.
ROCO:8298's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 95.99% of 873
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ROCO:8298: 0.08
During the past 12 months, Genie Networks's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -60.00% 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.
Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) 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.
Genie Networks Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Genie Networks Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genie Networks'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.
ROCO:8298 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Genie Networks'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.
Genie Networks Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Genie Networks's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genie Networks'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.
Genie Networks'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.
Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Genie Networks and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Genie Networks' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 4.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #35 out of 873 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Genie Networks' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Genie Networks' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 4.63. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Genie Networks' value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #35 out of 873 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genie Networks has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genie Networks' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #35 out of 873 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Genie Networks in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Genie Networks' value of 0.05 is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Genie Networks' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 4.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Genie Networks 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 a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 873 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. Genie Networks's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 87.8% 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 Genie Networks 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. Genie Networks's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genie Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.50, compared to a current price of NT$48.50 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 87.8% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Genie Networks' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Genie Networks (ROCO:8298), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 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 Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$48.50 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.50.
GuruFocus considers Genie Networks to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8298:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.05 (93% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: NT$38.50 vs. price of NT$48.50 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Software median (#35 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genie Networks Ltd is engaged in providing networking and security solutions in Taiwan. The company's solutions include network management systems, traffic analysis systems, broadband access control systems, network policy controllers, and traffic management with instant security violation detection for service providers and enterprises Its product offering includes GenieATM-6000-ISP, GenieATM-6000-MPLS and GenieATM6200.
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