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BB Biotech AGXSWX:BION +0.75%33 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -22.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks worse than 87.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BION'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.9 Med: 6.7 Max: 52.6
Current: -22.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BB Biotech AG was 52.60% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
XSWX:BION's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 87.37% of 95
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5
vs XSWX:BION: -22.40
During the past 12 months, BB Biotech AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BB Biotech AG was 1.45. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.25.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
BB Biotech AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 2.250000
2026-03-23
2026-03-24
2026-03-25
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:CHF 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.
BB Biotech AG's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF53.90.
BB Biotech AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF2.25.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of BB Biotech AG was 7.88%. The lowest was 3.64%. And the median was 4.95%.
* 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.
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XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.
BB Biotech AG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
BB Biotech AG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -22.40% mean?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -22.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on BB Biotech AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #83 out of 95 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
BB Biotech AG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -22.40%. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #83 out of 95 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #83 out of 95 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places BB Biotech AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Biotechnology company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Biotechnology companies is 5.00, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on BB Biotech AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BB Biotech AG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -22.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -22.40%. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -22.40%. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -22.40% as of Jun. 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.
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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