Smartoptics Group ASASMOPF -3.01%89 Dividend Yield % is 1.30% as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Hardware companies, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks worse than 55.39% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smartoptics Group ASA is 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SMOPF'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.59 Max: 3.93
Current: 1.3
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Smartoptics Group ASA was 3.93%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 2.59%.
SMOPF's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.39% of 1401
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs SMOPF: 1.30
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smartoptics Group ASA is 1.20, which seems too high.
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smartoptics Group ASA was 1.22. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.15.
During the past 12 months, Smartoptics Group ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Smartoptics Group ASA (OTCPK:SMOPF) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend 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.
SMOPF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Smartoptics Group ASA Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Smartoptics Group ASA Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
NOK 0.600000
2026-05-08
2026-05-11
2026-05-20
Cash Dividend
annually
NOK:USD 0.107357
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Smartoptics Group ASA's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.30% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #776 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Dividend Yield % of 1.30% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 3.93. The Hardware industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.56. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 1.30% is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #776 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Dividend Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #776 out of 1401 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Smartoptics Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.56. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 1.30% is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Smartoptics Group ASA's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 3.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Smartoptics Group ASA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.56, based on 1,401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Dividend Yield % of 1.30% is 16.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Dividend Yield % is 1.30%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $5.00 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.30%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 16.7% below the Hardware industry median of 1.56. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.30% as of Jun. 29, 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.00 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMOPF:
Dividend Yield %: 1.30% (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $5.00 (64.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% below the Hardware median (#776 of 1401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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