SCGPY (Serco Group) Total Payout Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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SCGPY Serco Group PLC SCGPY
81 GF Score
Price $2.83
GF Value $2.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Serco Group Total Payout Ratio?

Serco Group SCGPY 81 Total Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.42 (Modestly 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.

Serco Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59.


Serco Group Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Serco Group Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serco Group'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.

Serco Group Total Payout Ratio Chart

Serco Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.70 0.59 2.09 0.58

Serco Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.21 0.81 -3.00 0.26 1.23

SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group'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.


Serco Group Total Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Serco Group 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.

Serco Group'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
=- (-102.544 + 5.221 + -57.965) / 269.746
=0.58

Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-95.85 + 0 + -19.679) / 93.708
=1.23

* 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 0.59 mean?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 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 Serco Group and its competitors.
Is Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Serco Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Serco Group's Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business 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 Serco Group and its competitors. Serco Group'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 Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.42, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.42. GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCGPY:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.59
  • GF Value™: $2.42 vs. price of $2.83 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Serco Group Business Description

Address 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Serco House, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, GBR, RG27 9UY
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
81GF Score

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