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. Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAIC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Science Applications International was 0.37. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.22.
SAIC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 90.39% of 864
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs SAIC: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Science Applications International was 2.83%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 1.57%.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Science Applications International was 30.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.15% 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.
Science Applications International (NAS:SAIC) 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.
Science Applications International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Science Applications International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Science Applications International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAIC vs EXLS, PONY, EPAM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Science Applications 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.
Science Applications International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Science Applications 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.
* 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.
Science Applications International (SAIC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Science Applications International and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #83 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Science Applications International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.37. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Science Applications International's value of 0.14 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #83 out of 864 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Applications International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Applications International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EXLS and PONY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #83 out of 864 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Science Applications International in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Science Applications International's value of 0.14 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Science Applications International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Science Applications International 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 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. Science Applications International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 65.9% 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 Science Applications International 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. Science Applications International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Applications International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International (SAIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.94, compared to a current price of $110.29 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 65.9% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Science Applications International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Science Applications International (SAIC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Apr. 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 Science Applications International (SAIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.29 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.94.
GuruFocus considers Science Applications International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAIC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $126.94 vs. price of $110.29 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Software median (#83 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Applications International Business Description
Science Applications International Corp provides technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services mainly to the U.S. government. Specifically, it offers end-to-end solutions spanning the design, development, integration, deployment, management, operations, sustainment, and security of the customer's entire IT infrastructure. The company has two reportable segments, which include Defense and Intelligence and the Civilian segment. Maximum revenue is generated from its Defense and Intelligence segment, which provides a diverse portfolio of national security solutions to the DoW and the Intelligence Community of the United States Government. The Civilian segment provides solutions to the civilian markets, encompassing federal, state, and local governments.
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