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The historical data trend for Icon'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.
ICLR vs RVTY, CRL, MEDP: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.
Icon Total Payout Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Icon's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Icon (ICLR) has a Total Payout Ratio of 5.90 as of Aug. 03, 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 Icon and its competitors.
Is Icon's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Icon's current Total Payout Ratio is 5.90. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Total Payout Ratio compare to RVTY and CRL?
Icon's Total Payout Ratio of 5.90 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Icon and its competitors. Icon's current Total Payout Ratio is 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon (ICLR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $213.60, compared to a current price of $158.41 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 5.90. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Icon (ICLR), the current Total Payout Ratio is 5.90 as of Aug. 03, 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 Icon (ICLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $158.41 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $213.60.
GuruFocus considers Icon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ICLR:
Total Payout Ratio: 5.90
GF Value™: $213.60 vs. price of $158.41 (25.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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