KEYS (Keysight Technologies) Total Payout Ratio: 0.49 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS
82 GF Score
Price $329.72
GF Value $219.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Keysight Technologies Total Payout Ratio?

Keysight Technologies KEYS +0.77% 82 Total Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $219.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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.

Keysight Technologies's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.49.


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Keysight Technologies Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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* 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.

Keysight Technologies Total Payout Ratio Chart

Keysight Technologies Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.76 0.66 0.72 0.44

Keysight Technologies Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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KEYS vs COHR, GRMN, TDY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.


Keysight Technologies Total Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keysight Technologies's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Keysight Technologies 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.

Keysight Technologies's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-377 + 0 + 0) / 850
=0.44

Keysight Technologies's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-210 + 0 + 0) / 397
=0.53

* 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 0.49 mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.49 as of Sep. 08, 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors.
Is Keysight Technologies' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.49. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Total Payout Ratio compare to COHR and GRMN?
Keysight Technologies' Total Payout Ratio of 0.49 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. Keysight Technologies's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $219.34, compared to a current price of $329.72 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.49. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Sep. 08, 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $329.72 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $219.34. GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEYS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.49
  • GF Value™: $219.34 vs. price of $329.72 (50.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Keysight Technologies Business Description

Address 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, 95403
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
82GF Score

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$329.72
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