VIV (Telefonica Brasil) Total Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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VIV Telefonica Brasil SA VIV
86 GF Score
Price $12.86
GF Value $12.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telefonica Brasil Total Payout Ratio?

Telefonica Brasil VIV +0.78% 86 Total Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.61 (Fairly Valued). 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.

Telefonica Brasil's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42.


Telefonica Brasil Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Telefonica Brasil Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telefonica Brasil'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.

Telefonica Brasil Total Payout Ratio Chart

Telefonica Brasil 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 0.91 1.31 0.78 0.78 0.81

Telefonica Brasil Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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VIV vs VZ, TMUS, T: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Brasil'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.


Telefonica Brasil Total Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica Brasil's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Telefonica Brasil 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.

Telefonica Brasil'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
=- (-677.11 + 0 + -400.939) / 1332.724
=0.81

Telefonica Brasil's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 306.981
=0.00

* 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 0.42 mean?
Telefonica Brasil (VIV) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 30, 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 Telefonica Brasil and its competitors.
Is Telefonica Brasil's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Telefonica Brasil's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. Overall, Telefonica Brasil has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Brasil's Total Payout Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telefonica Brasil's Total Payout Ratio of 0.42 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Telecommunication 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 Telefonica Brasil and its competitors. Telefonica Brasil's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Brasil (VIV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.61, compared to a current price of $12.86 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. Telefonica Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Telefonica Brasil (VIV), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 30, 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 Telefonica Brasil (VIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Brasil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.86 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.61. GuruFocus considers Telefonica Brasil to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VIV:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.42
  • GF Value™: $12.61 vs. price of $12.86 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Telefonica Brasil Business Description

Address Avenida Engenheiro Luis Carlos Berrini, 1376, 32nd Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04571-936
Telefonica Brasil, known as Vivo, is the largest wireless carrier in Brazil with 103 million customers, which is equal to about 38% market share. The firm is strongest in the postpaid business, where it has 72 million customers, or about 40% share of this market. Wireless services and equipment contribute about 70% of total revenue. Vivo is the incumbent fixed-line telephone operator in Sao Paulo state and also owns an extensive fiber network across the country. The firm provides internet access to 8 million households on this network. The firm also sells pay-TV and phone services to its fixed-line customers. Finally, corporate data and IT services, including cloud computing support, contribute about 10% of total revenue.
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