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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. Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2022 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VIVE's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.425 * 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.
Viveve Medical (OTCPK:VIVE) 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.
Viveve Medical Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Viveve Medical Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viveve Medical'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.
VIVE vs NNMX, LHDXQ, ABT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Viveve Medical'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.
Viveve Medical Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viveve Medical'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.
Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 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.
Viveve Medical (VIVE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2022. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Viveve Medical and its competitors.
Is Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Viveve Medical's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Viveve Medical has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NNMX and LHDXQ?
Viveve Medical's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.43, based on 280 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 Viveve Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viveve Medical'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 Viveve Medical stock overvalued right now?
Viveve Medical (VIVE) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Viveve Medical's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Viveve Medical (VIVE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2022. 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.
Viveve Medical Inc designs, develops, manufactures and markets a platform medical technology. Its Cryogen-cooled Monopolar Radiofrequency technology is delivered through a radiofrequency generator, handpiece and treatment tip, called the Viveve System. The Viveve System is for the non-invasive treatment of vaginal introital laxity, sexual function, vaginal rejuvenation, and stress urinary incontinence. The Viveve System is indicated for use and being marketed for use in general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis in the United States. It has a business presence in the US, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe and Middle East and Latin America.
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