Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) Total Payout Ratio: 5.38 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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MEX:FOUR Shift4 Payments Inc MEX:FOUR
71 GF Score
Price MXN815.00
GF Value MXN1,880.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Shift4 Payments Total Payout Ratio?

Shift4 Payments MEX:FOUR +8.86% 71 Total Payout Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FOUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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.

Shift4 Payments's current Total Payout Ratio is 5.38.


Shift4 Payments Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Shift4 Payments Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shift4 Payments'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.

Shift4 Payments Total Payout Ratio Chart

Shift4 Payments Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.26 2.14 0.85 0.50 2.69

Shift4 Payments Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.07 0.01 5.75 25.83 1.75

MEX:FOUR vs BOX, BLSH, PAY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shift4 Payments'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.


Shift4 Payments Total Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shift4 Payments's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shift4 Payments's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Shift4 Payments 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.

Shift4 Payments'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
=- (-8156.582 + 1584.502 + -540.171) / 2646.838
=2.69

Shift4 Payments's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-453.674 + 0 + -279.184) / 418.776
=1.75

* 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 5.38 mean?
Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) has a Total Payout Ratio of 5.38 as of Aug. 14, 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 Shift4 Payments and its competitors.
Is Shift4 Payments' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Shift4 Payments' current Total Payout Ratio is 5.38. Overall, Shift4 Payments has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift4 Payments' Total Payout Ratio compare to BOX and BLSH?
Shift4 Payments' Total Payout Ratio of 5.38 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Software 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 Shift4 Payments and its competitors. Shift4 Payments's current Total Payout Ratio is 5.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift4 Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,880.10, compared to a current price of MXN815.00 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 5.38. Shift4 Payments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR), the current Total Payout Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 14, 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 Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN815.00 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10. GuruFocus considers Shift4 Payments to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FOUR:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 5.38
  • GF Value™: MXN1,880.10 vs. price of MXN815.00 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Shift4 Payments Business Description

Other Exchanges FOUR:USA
Address 3501 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA, USA, 18034
Shift4 Payments Inc is an independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S., expanding internationally. Its payments platform offers integrated products and services across in-store, online, mobile and tablet-based channels, including end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring services, a proprietary omni-channel gateway, eCommerce capabilities, and reporting tools. The company distributes its services through internal sales teams and partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs). Revenue is predominantly recurring, derived mainly from processing fees and subscription revenue from POS software, business intelligence tools and other technology solutions. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
71GF Score

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