Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) Total Payout Ratio: 0.50 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA Total Payout Ratio?

Springer Nature AG KGaA XTER:SPG -2.06% 44 Total Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.50.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Springer Nature AG KGaA Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Total Payout Ratio Chart

Springer Nature AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.01 -0.03 0.01 -2.85 0.08

Springer Nature AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.22 -0.01 1.63

XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA'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
=- (-1.6 + 0 + -25.9) / 356
=0.08

Springer Nature AG KGaA'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 + -165.1) / 101.3
=1.63

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 14, 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.50. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Total Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Total Payout Ratio of 0.50 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 0.50. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.50. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 14, 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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