Rolls-Royce HoldingsRYCEF -0.90%71 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.72% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates RYCEF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks worse than 61.45% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Rolls-Royce Holdings is 0.72%.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Rolls-Royce Holdings is 0.72%.
RYCEF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 61.45% of 166
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.945
vs RYCEF: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Rolls-Royce Holdings was 23.10% per year. The lowest was -40.80% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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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.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
RYCEF vs GE, RTX, BA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rolls-Royce Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.050000
2026-04-23
2026-04-24
2026-06-03
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.345895
GBP 0.045000
2025-08-07
2025-08-08
2025-09-18
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:USD 1.345895
* 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.
Rolls-Royce Holdings'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 0.72% mean?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.72% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #102 out of 166 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.72%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95. Rolls-Royce Holdings' value of 0.72% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #102 out of 166 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #102 out of 166 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Rolls-Royce Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95. Rolls-Royce Holdings' value of 0.72% is 23.8% 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 0.95, based on 166 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. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.72% is 23.8% 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.27, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 117.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.72% and 23.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.95. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.72% as of Jun. 24, 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 117.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.27.
GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYCEF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.72%
GF Value™: $8.27 vs. price of $18.00 (117.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#102 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYCEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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