MediaTek (TPE:2454) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.02 (As of Dec. 2025) — 169% Above Median


TPE:2454 MediaTek Inc TPE:2454
79 GF Score
Price NT$4,030.00
GF Value NT$1,487.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is MediaTek Dividend Payout Ratio?

MediaTek TPE:2454 -2.30% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:2454 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$1,487.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Semiconductors companies, MediaTek ranks worse than 75.66% 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. MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.02.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MediaTek Inc is 0.82, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2454' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.75   Max: 2.08
Current: 0.82


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MediaTek was 2.08. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.75.

TPE:2454's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.66% of 452 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.395 vs TPE:2454: 0.82

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of MediaTek is 1.33%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MediaTek was 13.25%. The lowest was 0.89%. And the median was 4.06%.

MediaTek's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$29.00.

During the past 12 months, MediaTek's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MediaTek was 112.40% per year. The lowest was -28.90% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


MediaTek (TPE:2454) 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.


MediaTek Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


MediaTek Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaTek'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.

MediaTek Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MediaTek Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.98 2.08 0.89 0.82

MediaTek Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 0.00 1.43 0.00 2.02

TPE:2454 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, MediaTek'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.


MediaTek Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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MediaTek 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.

MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=54/ 66.03
=0.82

MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=29/ 14.352
=2.02

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 mean?
MediaTek (TPE:2454) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MediaTek and its competitors. This is 169% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaTek ranks #342 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MediaTek's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 is 169% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.08. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. MediaTek's value of 2.02 is 411.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MediaTek ranks #342 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MediaTek has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediaTek's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MediaTek ranks #342 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MediaTek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. MediaTek's value of 2.02 is 411.4% above this benchmark. Historically, MediaTek's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.40, MediaTek 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 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. MediaTek's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.02 is 411.4% 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 MediaTek and its competitors. For the Semiconductors 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. MediaTek's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaTek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaTek (TPE:2454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$1,487.44, compared to a current price of NT$4,030.00 — trading 170.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 411.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. MediaTek's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 MediaTek (TPE:2454), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.02 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 MediaTek (TPE:2454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediaTek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$4,030.00 is trading 170.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$1,487.44. GuruFocus considers MediaTek to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2454:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.02 (169% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: NT$1,487.44 vs. price of NT$4,030.00 (170.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 411.4% above the Semiconductors median (#342 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MediaTek Business Description

Address No. 1, Dusing 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City, TWN, 30078
Founded in 1997, MediaTek is a fabless semiconductor designer focusing on solutions for smartphones, digital televisions, and connectivity products. The business is divided into three segments. The first is mobile, which accounts for more than half of sales, where MediaTek is the second-largest third-party supplier of smartphone SoCs by revenue to the likes of Xiaomi and Vivo. The second is smart edge, which accounts for just over 40% of sales and covers most devices other than smartphones. The third is power IC, which includes power management products for mobile devices, data centers, connectivity devices, and more. MediaTek is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs about 22,400 people.
79GF Score

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