RWSPF (RWS Holdings) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 119% Above Median


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69 GF Score
Price $0.92
GF Value $2.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is RWS Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

RWS Holdings RWSPF 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates RWSPF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Software companies, RWS Holdings ranks worse than 62.85% 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. RWS Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.

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

RWSPF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.43   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RWS Holdings was 1.03. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.43.

RWSPF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.85% of 864 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs RWSPF: 0.52

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of RWS Holdings is 9.30%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of RWS Holdings was 18.64%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 1.66%.

RWS Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06.

During the past 12 months, RWS Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -43.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RWS Holdings was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 5.00% per year. And the median was 13.90% 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.

RWS Holdings (OTCPK:RWSPF) 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.

RWS Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

RWS Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RWS Holdings'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.

RWS Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

RWS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57 1.02

RWS Holdings 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 1.08 0.19 2.75 0.29 0.94

RWSPF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, RWS Holdings'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.

RWS Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, RWS Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RWS Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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RWS Holdings 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.

RWS Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.168/ 0.164
=1.02

RWS Holdings'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 )
=0.061/ 0.065
=0.94

* 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 0.94 mean?
RWS Holdings (RWSPF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.94 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RWS Holdings and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, RWS Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #543 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is RWS Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
RWS Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.94 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.03. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. RWS Holdings' value of 0.94 is 129.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #543 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RWS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RWS Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #543 out of 864 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places RWS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. RWS Holdings' value of 0.94 is 129.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RWS Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.41, RWS Holdings has consistently been above 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 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. RWS Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.94 is 129.3% above 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 RWS Holdings 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. RWS Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.94, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RWS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings (RWSPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.94, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 129.3% above the Software industry median of 0.41. RWS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.94 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17. GuruFocus considers RWS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RWSPF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.94 (119% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $0.92 (57.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.3% above the Software median (#543 of 864)

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

RWS Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges RWSl:UKRWS:UKRWJ1:Germany
Address Vanwall Road, RWS Compass House, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, GBR, SL6 4UB
RWS Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The group is a world-wide AI solutions company empowering the world's trusted enterprise AI. Through its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments, it delivers intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization, and IP protection for world-wide growth. The company provides the confidence, governance, and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale.
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