Caldwell Partners InternationalTSX:CWL +3.81%50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 83.17% 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. Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CWL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.83 Max: 2.67
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Caldwell Partners International was 2.67. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.83.
TSX:CWL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.17% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs TSX:CWL: 0.20
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Caldwell Partners International was 12.78%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 6.99%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Caldwell Partners International was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -70.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) 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.
Caldwell Partners International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Caldwell Partners International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Caldwell Partners International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Caldwell Partners International 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.
* 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.
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #87 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 2.67. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Caldwell Partners International's value of 1.11 is 152.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #87 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #87 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Caldwell Partners International in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Caldwell Partners International's value of 1.11 is 152.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 152.3% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.09 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 152.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Feb. 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.09 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.09 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.3% above the Business Services median (#87 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caldwell Partners International Business Description
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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