Lipocine (STU:2VT0) Total Payout Ratio: 1.30 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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STU:2VT0 Lipocine Inc STU:2VT0
52 GF Score
Price €3.94
GF Value €3.52
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What is Lipocine Total Payout Ratio?

Lipocine STU:2VT0 52 Total Payout Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:2VT0 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.52. The stock has 4 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.

Lipocine's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.30.


Lipocine Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Lipocine Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lipocine'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.

Lipocine Total Payout Ratio Chart

Lipocine Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Lipocine Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:2VT0 vs NXTC, VYNE, QNCX: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lipocine'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.


Lipocine Total Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lipocine's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lipocine 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.

Lipocine'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 + 2.451 + 0) / -8.222
=0.30

Lipocine'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 + 10.349 + 0) / -3.176
=3.26

* 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 1.30 mean?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.30 as of Jul. 29, 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 Lipocine and its competitors.
Is Lipocine's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Lipocine's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.30. Overall, Lipocine has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lipocine's Total Payout Ratio compare to NXTC and VYNE?
Lipocine's Total Payout Ratio of 1.30 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Lipocine and its competitors. Lipocine's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lipocine stock overvalued right now?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.52, compared to a current price of €3.94 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.30. Lipocine's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 29, 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lipocine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.94 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.52.

Key valuation signals for STU:2VT0:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.30
  • GF Value™: €3.52 vs. price of €3.94 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2VT0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lipocine Business Description

Other Exchanges LPCN:USA
Address 675 Arapeen Drive, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84108
Lipocine Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in research and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology. Its principal operation is to provide oral delivery solutions for existing drugs. Lipocine develops its drug candidates, or it develops drug candidates on behalf of or in collaboration with corporate partners. The company's product TLANDO is an oral testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It also has other products in the pipeline, such as LPCN 1144, TLANDO, TLANDO XR, LPCN 1148, LPCN 1107, LPCN 1154, and LIP RAL7 Technology. The Company has a single reportable segment, research, and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology.
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