PBSV (Pharma-Bio Serv) Total Payout Ratio: 27.98 (As of Sep. 16, 2026)

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PBSV Pharma-Bio Serv Inc PBSV
45 GF Score
Price $0.40
GF Value $0.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pharma-Bio Serv Total Payout Ratio?

Pharma-Bio Serv PBSV -11.11% 45 Total Payout Ratio is 27.98 as of Sep. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBSV with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61 (Possible Value Trap). 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.

Pharma-Bio Serv's current Total Payout Ratio is 27.98.


Pharma-Bio Serv Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Pharma-Bio Serv Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pharma-Bio Serv'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.

Pharma-Bio Serv Total Payout Ratio Chart

Pharma-Bio Serv Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Total Payout Ratio
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Pharma-Bio Serv Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 18.22 -0.02 -90.22 0.05 7.38

PBSV vs HCTI, BFRG, MGRX: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Pharma-Bio Serv'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.


Pharma-Bio Serv Total Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Pharma-Bio Serv 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.

Pharma-Bio Serv'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
=- (-0.031443 + 0 + -1.719918) / -0.100463
=-17.43

Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.000709 + 0 + -1.717627) / 0.232986
=7.38

* 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 27.98 mean?
Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) has a Total Payout Ratio of 27.98 as of Sep. 16, 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 Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Pharma-Bio Serv's current Total Payout Ratio is 27.98. Overall, Pharma-Bio Serv has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio compare to HCTI and BFRG?
Pharma-Bio Serv's Total Payout Ratio of 27.98 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors. Pharma-Bio Serv's current Total Payout Ratio is 27.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 27.98. Pharma-Bio Serv's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV), the current Total Payout Ratio is 27.98 as of Sep. 16, 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61. GuruFocus considers Pharma-Bio Serv to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PBSV:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 27.98
  • GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.40 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Pharma-Bio Serv Business Description

Address No. 6 Road 696, Pharma-Bio Serv Building, Dorado, PRI, 00646
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc is a compliance and technology transfer services consulting firm. It also provides microbiological testing services and chemical testing services through its laboratory testing facility in Puerto Rico. It has three reportable segments: Puerto Rico technical compliance consulting which is the key revenue driver; United States technical compliance consulting; and Europe technical compliance consulting. The company offers solutions to the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetic and food industries, and allied products companies. It generates maximum revenue from Puerto Rico and also has its presence in United States, Europe and Other countries.
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