Serco GroupSCGPY -21.43%81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks better than 77.91% 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. Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCGPY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.25
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Serco Group was 0.25. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.20.
SCGPY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 77.91% of 516
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs SCGPY: 0.25
During the past 12 months, Serco Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Serco Group was 20.50% per year. The lowest was 11.10% per year. And the median was 17.00% 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.
Serco Group (OTCPK:SCGPY) 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.
Serco Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Serco Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serco 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.
SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco 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.
Serco Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group'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.
Serco Group'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.
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #114 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Serco Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is near median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.25. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Serco Group's value of 0.19 is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #114 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #114 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Serco Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Serco Group's value of 0.19 is 56.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Serco Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Serco 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 a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. Serco Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 56.8% 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 Serco Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serco Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 56.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
Key valuation signals for SCGPY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (near median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.83 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% below the Business Services median (#114 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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