Scientific IndustriesSCND 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCND with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Scientific Industries ranks worse than 82576.3% 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. Scientific Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientific Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Scientific Industries was 0.12. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.12.
SCND's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.47 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Scientific Industries was 1.36%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.00%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Scientific Industries was 8.70% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was -9.75% 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.
Scientific Industries (OTCPK:SCND) 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.
Scientific Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Scientific Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientific Industries'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.
SCND vs LCTC, QURT, SOBR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scientific Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientific Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Scientific Industries 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.
Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries (SCND) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Scientific Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Scientific Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Scientific Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Scientific Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.12. Based on the distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scientific Industries has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientific Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LCTC and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Scientific Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Historically, Scientific Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.12 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 a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 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 Scientific Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientific Industries'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 Scientific Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries (SCND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.75, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Scientific Industries' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Scientific Industries (SCND), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Scientific Industries (SCND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.75.
GuruFocus considers Scientific Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCND:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.75 vs. price of $0.56 (24.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientific Industries Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of benchtop laboratory equipment. Its products are used for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. The company's operating segment includes Benchtop Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocessing Systems and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment segment. The company offers equipment products such as mixers, shakers, stirrers, refrigerated incubators, pharmacy balances and scales, force gauges, catalyst instruments, reactor systems, and high throughput systems.
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