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. Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smartoptics Group ASA is 1.20, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMOPF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.15 Max: 1.22
Current: 1.2
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smartoptics Group ASA was 1.22. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.15.
SMOPF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 87.79% of 1212
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs SMOPF: 1.20
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smartoptics Group ASA was 3.93%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 2.59%.
During the past 12 months, Smartoptics Group ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Smartoptics Group ASA (OTCPK:SMOPF) 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
SMOPF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Smartoptics Group ASA 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) 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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #1064 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.22. Based on the distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #1064 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #1064 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Smartoptics Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Historically, Smartoptics Group ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.22 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 1,212 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 Smartoptics Group ASA 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. Smartoptics Group ASA'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 Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $5.02 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.02 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMOPF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $5.02 (65% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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