Veeco InstrumentsVECO -2.09%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VECO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Semiconductors companies, Veeco Instruments ranks worse than 221238.72% 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. Veeco Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Veeco Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VECO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 0.395 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
Veeco Instruments (NAS:VECO) 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.
Veeco Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Veeco Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Veeco Instruments'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.
VECO vs IPGP, AXTI, ACLS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Veeco Instruments'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.
Veeco Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Veeco Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Veeco Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Veeco Instruments 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.
Veeco Instruments'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.
Veeco Instruments (VECO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Veeco Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #999999 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Veeco Instruments' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Veeco Instruments' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #999999 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Veeco Instruments has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veeco Instruments' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IPGP and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Veeco Instruments ranks #999999 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Veeco Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. 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. 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 Veeco Instruments 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. Veeco Instruments'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 Veeco Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veeco Instruments (VECO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.86, compared to a current price of $69.47 — trading 132.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Veeco Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Veeco Instruments (VECO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Veeco Instruments (VECO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veeco Instruments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.47 is trading 132.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.86.
GuruFocus considers Veeco Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VECO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $29.86 vs. price of $69.47 (132.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VECO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Veeco Instruments Inc is a United States-based company engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing thin-film process equipment, mainly used for producing electronic devices. The company focuses on semiconductor process equipment that addresses a range of challenging materials engineering problems for its customers. Its products include Laser Processing Systems, Lithography Systems, Ion Beam Systems, SiC CVD Systems, MOCVD Systems, Wet Processing Systems, MBE Technologies, Atomic Layer Deposition Systems, Physical Vapor Deposition Systems, Dicing and Lapping Systems, as well as Gas & Vapor Delivery Systems. The maximum of the company's revenue is generated from sales to the Semiconductor Industry and within China.
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