Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Total Payout Yield %: 3.84 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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HKSE:01985 Microware Group Ltd HKSE:01985
64 GF Score
Price HK$2.61
GF Value HK$1.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Microware Group Total Payout Yield %?

Microware Group HKSE:01985 -2.07% 64 Total Payout Yield % is 3.84 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Microware Group's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.84%.


Microware Group Total Payout Yield % Explanation

Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.


Microware Group Total Payout Yield % Related Terms


Microware Group Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % 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.

Microware Group Total Payout Yield % Chart

Microware Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Payout Yield %
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Microware Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Total Payout Yield % 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 4.55 1.84 0.00 12.99 0.00

HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware Group's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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.


Microware Group Total Payout Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Microware Group Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + -30) / 363
=8.26%

Microware Group's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + 0) * 2 / 363
=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 Yield % →
What does a Total Payout Yield % of 3.84 mean?
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a Total Payout Yield % of 3.84 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors.
Is Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Microware Group's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.84. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
Microware Group's Total Payout Yield % of 3.84 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Yield % for a Software company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors. Microware Group's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.61 — trading 126.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 3.84. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.84 as of Aug. 23, 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.61 is trading 126.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15. GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:

  • Total Payout Yield %: 3.84
  • GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.61 (126.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microware Group Business Description

Address 418 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 1701, 17th Floor, BEA Tower, Millennium City 5, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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