GFAI (Guardforce AI Co) Total Payout Ratio: 1.25 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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GFAI Guardforce AI Co Ltd GFAI
33 GF Score
Price $0.38
GF Value $0.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Guardforce AI Co Total Payout Ratio?

Guardforce AI Co GFAI +0.37% 33 Total Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates GFAI with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Guardforce AI Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.25.


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Guardforce AI Co Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardforce AI Co's Total 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.

Guardforce AI Co Total Payout Ratio Chart

Guardforce AI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.41 1.09 0.73 1.77 1.25

Guardforce AI Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.57 1.02

GFAI vs VRME, BKYI, IVDA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.


Guardforce AI Co Total Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Guardforce AI Co Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 6.604 + 0) / -5.286
=1.25

Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 3.112 + 0) / -3.059
=1.02

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.25 mean?
Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Guardforce AI Co and its competitors.
Is Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Guardforce AI Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.25. Overall, Guardforce AI Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio compare to VRME and BKYI?
Guardforce AI Co's Total Payout Ratio of 1.25 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Guardforce AI Co and its competitors. Guardforce AI Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardforce AI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.62, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.25. Guardforce AI Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guardforce AI Co (GFAI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 31, 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 Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardforce AI Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.62. GuruFocus considers Guardforce AI Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GFAI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.25
  • GF Value™: $0.62 vs. price of $0.38 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GFAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guardforce AI Co Business Description

Address 10 Anson Road, No. 28-01, International Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 079903
Guardforce AI Co Ltd is an integrated solution provider, specializing in security solutions, and also focuses on implementing AI and robotics solutions to improve business operational efficiency and sales and marketing processes, especially for the retail and travel industry in the Asia Pacific region. The company's operating business segments include Secured Logistics, AI & Robotics Solution Business, and Corporate and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Secured Logistics segment, which includes services like cash-in-transit, dedicated vehicles to banks, ATM management, cash center operations, cash processing, coin processing, cheque center, and cash deposit machine solutions. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Thailand.
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