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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. Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SOFO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Sonic Foundry (OTCPK:SOFO) 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.
Sonic Foundry Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sonic Foundry Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Foundry'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.
SOFO vs EBIXQ, WOWI, DUUO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sonic Foundry'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.
Sonic Foundry Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Foundry'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.
Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2023 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.
Sonic Foundry (SOFO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2023. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sonic Foundry and its competitors.
Is Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sonic Foundry's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Sonic Foundry has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EBIXQ and WOWI?
Sonic Foundry's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. 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 0.40, based on 859 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 Sonic Foundry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Foundry'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 Sonic Foundry stock overvalued right now?
Sonic Foundry (SOFO) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Sonic Foundry's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Sonic Foundry (SOFO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2023. 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.
Sonic Foundry Inc is engaged in the business of providing video enterprise solutions and services for the digital-first, distance learning, and corporate communications market. It offers video capture, management, and streaming solutions as well as virtual and hybrid events in education, business, and government. Sonic Foundry's family of brands includes Mediasite, Video Solutions, Vidable and Global Learning Exchange. The company also offers video solutions, including Mediasite Video Platform, Mediasite Video Cloud, Mediasite Capture Solutions, Mediasite Events, Mediasite Services, and Mediasite Customer Care. The company has a geographical presence in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, Asia, and other places.
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