Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 213% Above Median

What is Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio?

Linedata Services XPAR:LIN -0.49% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks worse than 66.67% 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. Linedata Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.25.

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

XPAR:LIN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Linedata Services was 0.57. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.40.

XPAR:LIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.67% of 867 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs XPAR:LIN: 0.57

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Linedata Services is 4.26%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Linedata Services was 7.14%. The lowest was 2.03%. And the median was 3.32%.

Linedata Services's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.75.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Linedata Services was 60.90% per year. The lowest was -21.70% per year. And the median was 9.05% 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.

Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) 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.

Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linedata Services's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Linedata Services Annual Data

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XPAR:LIN vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.

Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Linedata Services Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Linedata Services'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 )
	=	1.75	/	3.088
	=	0.57

Linedata Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.75	/	1.4
	=	1.25

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 mean?

Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #578 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.

Is Linedata Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Linedata Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.57. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Linedata Services' value of 1.25 is 204.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #578 out of 867 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Linedata Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #578 out of 867 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Linedata Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Linedata Services' value of 1.25 is 204.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Linedata Services 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 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. Linedata Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 204.9% 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 Linedata Services 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. Linedata Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.80, compared to a current price of €40.90 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 204.9% above the Software industry median of 0.41. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.90 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.80. GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (213% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: €63.80 vs. price of €40.90 (35.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 204.9% above the Software median (#578 of 867)

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Linedata Services Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Address 19 rue d\'Orleans, Neuilly-sur-Seine, FRA, 92200

Website http://www.linedata.com

Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.

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