SYF (Synchrony Financial) Total Payout Ratio: 1.04 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SYF Synchrony Financial SYF
76 GF Score
Price $72.21
GF Value $67.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Synchrony Financial Total Payout Ratio?

Synchrony Financial SYF -1.63% 76 Total Payout Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.59 (Fairly Valued). 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.

Synchrony Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.04.


Synchrony Financial Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Synchrony Financial Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synchrony Financial'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.

Synchrony Financial Total Payout Ratio Chart

Synchrony Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Synchrony Financial 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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SYF vs AFRM, SOFI, ALLY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Synchrony Financial'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.


Synchrony Financial Total Payout Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Synchrony Financial's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Synchrony Financial 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.

Synchrony Financial'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
=- (-2941 + 0 + -510) / 3552
=0.97

Synchrony Financial'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
=- (-900 + 0 + -125) / 805
=1.27

* 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 1.04 mean?
Synchrony Financial (SYF) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.04 as of Jul. 21, 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 Synchrony Financial and its competitors.
Is Synchrony Financial's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Synchrony Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.04. Overall, Synchrony Financial has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synchrony Financial's Total Payout Ratio compare to AFRM and SOFI?
Synchrony Financial's Total Payout Ratio of 1.04 can be compared against companies in the Credit 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 Credit Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Credit 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 Synchrony Financial and its competitors. Synchrony Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synchrony Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchrony Financial (SYF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.59, compared to a current price of $72.21 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.04. Synchrony Financial's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Synchrony Financial (SYF), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 21, 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 Synchrony Financial (SYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchrony Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $72.21 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.59. GuruFocus considers Synchrony Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SYF:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.04
  • GF Value™: $67.59 vs. price of $72.21 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Synchrony Financial Business Description

Address 777 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).
76GF Score

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