Draegerwerk AG KGaAHAM:DRW8 +0.28%75 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:DRW8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks better than 62.54% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Draegerwerk AG KGaA is 3.15%.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Draegerwerk AG KGaA is 3.15%.
HAM:DRW8's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 62.54% of 315
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs HAM:DRW8: 3.15
During the past 12 months, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 147.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 84.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Draegerwerk AG KGaA was 147.50% per year. The lowest was -47.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) Forward 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
HAM:DRW8 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Forward Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 2.210000
2026-05-11
2026-05-12
2026-05-13
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
* 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.15% mean?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.15% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #118 out of 315 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 3.15% is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #118 out of 315 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #118 out of 315 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Draegerwerk AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 3.15% is 52.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.06, based on 315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.15% is 52.9% above 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.88, compared to a current price of €70.40 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15% and 52.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15% as of Jun. 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.40 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.88.
GuruFocus considers Draegerwerk AG KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:DRW8:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.15%
GF Value™: €47.88 vs. price of €70.40 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#118 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:DRW8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA develops medical and safety equipment for clinical and industrial applications. The firm operates in two segments: medical and safety. The medical division contributes the majority of revenue, it develops and produces system solutions, equipment, and services for the acute point of care, it has five business units Therapy, Hospital Consumables & Accessories, Workplace Infrastructure, Monitoring, and Data Business. Its safety division develops and produces devices, system solutions, and services for personal protection, gas detection, and integrated hazard management. Its geographical segments are Europe; Germany; the Americas; Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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