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Lumen TechnologiesSTU:CYTH -4.09%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CYTH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 526315.26% 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. Lumen Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lumen Technologies was 1.82. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.76.
STU:CYTH's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.54 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lumen Technologies was 123.70% per year. The lowest was -22.60% per year. And the median was 3.65% 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.
Lumen Technologies (STU:CYTH) 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.
Lumen Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lumen Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
STU:CYTH vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lumen Technologies 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.
Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (STU:CYTH) 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lumen Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Lumen Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.82. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Historically, Lumen Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.82 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.54, based on 190 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies'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 Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (STU:CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.36, compared to a current price of €5.63 — trading 67.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Lumen Technologies (STU:CYTH), 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 Lumen Technologies (STU:CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.63 is trading 67.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.36.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CYTH:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €3.36 vs. price of €5.63 (67.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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