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Spruce BiosciencesSPRB -1.25%40 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPRB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 130 Biotechnology companies, Spruce Biosciences ranks worse than 769230% 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. Spruce Biosciences's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spruce Biosciences's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SPRB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 0.435 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
Spruce Biosciences (NAS:SPRB) 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.
Spruce Biosciences Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Spruce Biosciences Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spruce Biosciences'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.
SPRB vs VXRT, VTVT, ENGN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Spruce Biosciences'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.
Spruce Biosciences Dividend Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Spruce Biosciences's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spruce Biosciences's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Spruce Biosciences 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.
Spruce Biosciences'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.
Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) 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 Spruce Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 130 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Spruce Biosciences' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Spruce Biosciences' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 130 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spruce Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spruce Biosciences' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VXRT and VTVT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 130 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Spruce Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 0.44, based on 130 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 Spruce Biosciences and its competitors. For the Biotechnology 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. Spruce Biosciences'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 Spruce Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $42.83 — trading 949.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Spruce Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB), 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.83 is trading 949.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08.
GuruFocus considers Spruce Biosciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPRB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $42.83 (949.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spruce Biosciences Inc is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with unmet medical needs. The company develops biologics and small-molecule product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with unmet medical needs and limited or no approved therapies. Its product candidate, TA-ERT for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (MPS IIIB), is a fusion protein comprised of recombinant human alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase (rhNAGLU) intended as an enzyme replacement therapy for patients who lack rhNAGLU enzyme activity. TA-ERT is designed to restore rhNAGLU enzyme activity in the central nervous system following intracerebroventricular injection and promote clearance of heparan sulfate in the brain.
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