Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Total Payout Yield %: 2.59 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
48 GF Score
Price C$1.12
GF Value C$0.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International Total Payout Yield %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL +3.70% 48 Total Payout Yield % is 2.59 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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.

Caldwell Partners International's current Total Payout Yield % is 2.59%.


Caldwell Partners International 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.


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Caldwell Partners International Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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Caldwell Partners International Total Payout Yield % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Payout Yield %
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Total Payout Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (-0.078 + 0 + -0.222) / 20.6276
=1.45%

Caldwell Partners International's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (-0.017 + 0 + -0.294) * 4 / 25.94416
=4.79%

* 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 2.59 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Total Payout Yield % of 2.59 as of Jul. 18, 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Total Payout Yield % is 2.59. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
Caldwell Partners International's Total Payout Yield % of 2.59 can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Yield % for a Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Business Services 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. Caldwell Partners International's current Total Payout Yield % is 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.94, compared to a current price of C$1.12 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 2.59. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Total Payout Yield % is 2.59 as of Jul. 18, 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.12 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.94. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • Total Payout Yield %: 2.59
  • GF Value™: C$0.94 vs. price of C$1.12 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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