As of today (2026-07-01), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Bharat Dynamics is 0.38%.
As of today (2026-07-01), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bharat Dynamics is 0.38%.
NSE:BDL's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 75.93% of 162
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1
vs NSE:BDL: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Bharat Dynamics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bharat Dynamics was 6.90% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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.
Bharat Dynamics Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
NSE:BDL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics Forward Dividend Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Dynamics's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Dynamics's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bharat Dynamics Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
INR 4.500000
2026-02-09
2026-02-09
2026-02-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
INR:INR 1.000000
INR 0.650000
2025-09-19
2025-09-20
2025-10-21
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
INR:INR 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.
Bharat Dynamics'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 0.38% mean?
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.38% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #123 out of 162 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Bharat Dynamics' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Bharat Dynamics' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.38%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00. Bharat Dynamics' value of 0.38% is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #123 out of 162 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Dynamics' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #123 out of 162 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Bharat Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00. Bharat Dynamics' value of 0.38% is 62% below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.00, based on 162 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. Bharat Dynamics's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.38% is 62% 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 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 Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Dynamics's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,221.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,368.40 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.38% and 62% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.00. Bharat Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.38% as of Jul. 01, 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,368.40 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,221.59.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BDL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.38%
GF Value™: ₹1,221.59 vs. price of ₹1,368.40 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#123 of 162)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Missiles and allied Defence equipment. The Company provides the majority of its goods and services to the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of India. Its products comprise Milan-2T ATGM, Helina, Astra Weapon System, FLAME, Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (ASW SUITE), Astra Weapon Systemothers, and Others.
84GF Score
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