BlackBerryTSX:BB +0.96%60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks worse than 115340.14% 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. BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * 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 BlackBerry was -17.80% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was -17.80% 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.
BlackBerry (TSX:BB) 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.
BlackBerry Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
BlackBerry Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BlackBerry'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.
TSX:BB vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.
BlackBerry Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackBerry'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.
BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
BlackBerry (TSX:BB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackBerry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #999999 out of 867 companies in the Software industry.
Is BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackBerry's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #999999 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #999999 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackBerry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. 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 Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 867 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackBerry'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 BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.01, compared to a current price of C$17.91 — trading 257.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 BlackBerry (TSX:BB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 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 BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$17.91 is trading 257.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$5.01.
GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: C$5.01 vs. price of C$17.91 (257.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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