Sercomm (TPE:5388) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.60 (As of Jun. 2026) — 116% Above Median

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TPE:5388 Sercomm Corp TPE:5388
80 GF Score
Price NT$77.60
GF Value NT$122.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sercomm Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sercomm TPE:5388 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:5388 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$122.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,207 Hardware companies, Sercomm ranks worse than 63.13% 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. Sercomm's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.60.

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

TPE:5388' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.17
Current: 0.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sercomm was 1.17. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.74.

TPE:5388's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.13% of 1207 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs TPE:5388: 0.57

As of today (2026-08-23), the Dividend Yield % of Sercomm is 3.22%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sercomm was 15.90%. The lowest was 2.63%. And the median was 4.59%.

Sercomm's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2.50.

During the past 12 months, Sercomm's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -45.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sercomm was 39.80% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was 12.20% 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.

Sercomm (TPE:5388) 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.

Sercomm Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sercomm Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sercomm'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.

Sercomm Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sercomm 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 0.80 0.33 0.51 0.67 1.17

Sercomm Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60

TPE:5388 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Sercomm'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.

Sercomm Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Sercomm 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.

Sercomm'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 )
=4.6/ 3.922
=1.17

Sercomm's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2.5/ 1.565
=1.60

* 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 1.60 mean?
Sercomm (TPE:5388) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sercomm and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Sercomm's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sercomm ranks #762 out of 1207 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Sercomm's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sercomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.17. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sercomm's value of 1.60 is 263.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sercomm ranks #762 out of 1207 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sercomm has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sercomm's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sercomm ranks #762 out of 1207 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sercomm in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sercomm's value of 1.60 is 263.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sercomm's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Sercomm 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 0.44, based on 1,207 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. Sercomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 263.6% 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 Sercomm and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Sercomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sercomm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sercomm (TPE:5388) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$122.74, compared to a current price of NT$77.60 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 263.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.44. Sercomm's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sercomm (TPE:5388), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 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 Sercomm (TPE:5388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sercomm stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$77.60 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$122.74. GuruFocus considers Sercomm to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5388:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.60 (116% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: NT$122.74 vs. price of NT$77.60 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 263.6% above the Hardware median (#762 of 1207)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sercomm Business Description

Address YuanQu Street, No. 3-1, 8th Floor, Nankang Software Park, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 115
Sercomm Corporation is mainly engaged in research and development, manufacturing, and sales of networking communication software and equipment. Its product portfolio includes FTTx Products, Cable DOCSIS Equipment, Integrated Access Devices (IAD), Small Cells, Smart Home, Mobile IoT, and SMB Products, among others. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by Asia, Europe, and other markets.
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