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Gefran SpASTU:GF7 -0.88%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates STU:GF7 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.63. Among 1,209 Hardware companies, Gefran SpA ranks worse than 66% 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. Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GF7'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gefran SpA was 0.69. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.53.
STU:GF7's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66% of 1209
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs STU:GF7: 0.65
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gefran SpA was 17.30% per year. The lowest was -25.50% per year. And the median was 5.05% 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.
Gefran SpA (STU:GF7) 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.
Gefran SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gefran SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gefran SpA'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:GF7 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gefran SpA'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.
Gefran SpA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gefran SpA'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.
Gefran SpA'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.
Gefran SpA (STU:GF7) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.83 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gefran SpA and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #798 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gefran SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.83 is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.69. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Gefran SpA's value of 1.83 is 297.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #798 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gefran SpA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gefran SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #798 out of 1209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gefran SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Gefran SpA's value of 1.83 is 297.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gefran SpA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Gefran SpA 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,209 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. Gefran SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.83 is 297.8% 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 Gefran SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gefran SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.83, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gefran SpA stock overvalued right now?
Gefran SpA (STU:GF7) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.63, compared to a current price of €11.25 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.83, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 297.8% above the Hardware industry median of 0.46. Gefran SpA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Gefran SpA (STU:GF7), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 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 Gefran SpA (STU:GF7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gefran SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.25 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.63.
Key valuation signals for STU:GF7:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.83 (245% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €9.63 vs. price of €11.25 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 297.8% above the Hardware median (#798 of 1209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GF7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gefran SpA operates in two business divisions namely, industrial sensors, and automation components. The sensors business offers a complete for measuring four physical parameters position, pressure, force, and temperature. The automation components business is divided into three product lines: instrumentation, power controllers, and automation platforms. It generates the majority of the revenue from sensors. Geographically, the company has presence in Italy, the European Union, Europe non-EU, North America, South America, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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