NSTM (NovelStem International) Total Payout Ratio: -0.10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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What is NovelStem International Total Payout Ratio?

NovelStem International NSTM Total Payout Ratio is -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The stock has 2 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.

NovelStem International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.10.

NovelStem International Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

NovelStem International Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NovelStem International'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.

NovelStem International Total Payout Ratio Chart

NovelStem International Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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NovelStem International Quarterly Data
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NSTM vs NOTVQ, PRPH, IDTA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, NovelStem International'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.

NovelStem International Total Payout Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


NovelStem International 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.

NovelStem International'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 + 0 + 0) / 2.38
=0.00

NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.25 + 0) / -0.055
=4.55

* 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 -0.10 mean?
NovelStem International (NSTM) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 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 NovelStem International and its competitors.
Is NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio too high?
NovelStem International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.10.
How does NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio compare to NOTVQ and PRPH?
NovelStem International's Total Payout Ratio of -0.10 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 NovelStem International and its competitors. NovelStem International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NovelStem International stock overvalued right now?
NovelStem International (NSTM) has a current Total Payout Ratio of -0.10. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.10. 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 NovelStem International (NSTM), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.10 as of Aug. 01, 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.

NovelStem International Business Description

Address 7740 Cavern Lane, Suite 100, Parkland, FL, USA, 33067
NovelStem International Corp is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the development and commercialization of diagnostic technology that can predict patients' anti-cancer drug resistance, allowing for targeted cancer treatments and the potential to reduce resistance to chemotherapy. The company also has an interest in a book publishing franchise.