SmarTone Telecommunications HoldingsSTTFF 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates STTFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks worse than 64.92% 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings was 1.24. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.79.
STTFF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.53 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings was 10.15%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 6.80%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings was 106.50% per year. The lowest was -36.60% per year. And the median was -2.75% 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (OTCPK:STTFF) 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
STTFF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings'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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 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.
* 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #124 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 0.67 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #124 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #124 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 0.67 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.53, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has consistently been above 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 26.4% above 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 26.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.
Key valuation signals for STTFF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.50 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#124 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Business Description
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd provides mobile and broadband services for household and corporate customers. The majority of overall company revenue comes from selling handsets and associated accessories. The group's customers are post-paid. It operates in one reportable segment, which is mobile telecommunications business.
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