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Tata Consultancy Services Total Payout Ratio Chart
NSE:TCS vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Tata Consultancy Services'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.
Tata Consultancy Services Total Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Tata Consultancy Services's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Consultancy Services'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.
Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Sep. 06, 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 Tata Consultancy Services and its competitors.
Is Tata Consultancy Services' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Tata Consultancy Services' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Overall, Tata Consultancy Services has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Consultancy Services' Total Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
Tata Consultancy Services' Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 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 Tata Consultancy Services and its competitors. Tata Consultancy Services's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Consultancy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,082.90, compared to a current price of ₹2,304.00 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Tata Consultancy Services' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Sep. 06, 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 Tata Consultancy Services (NSE:TCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consultancy Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,304.00 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,082.90.
GuruFocus considers Tata Consultancy Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TCS:
Total Payout Ratio: 0.59
GF Value™: ₹4,082.90 vs. price of ₹2,304.00 (43.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Consultancy Services is a leading global IT services provider based in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1968, it is one of the first companies to leverage a global delivery model that helps clients outsource their IT needs to offshore labor. The company boasts a wide range of offerings, including IT consulting, managed services, and business process outsourcing.
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