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Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 74 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 9.25. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks worse than 71.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FRE'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.6 Med: 9.25 Max: 14.5
Current: 2.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fresenius SE KGaA was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -22.60% per year. And the median was 9.25% per year.
XSWX:FRE's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 71.52% of 165
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.9
vs XSWX:FRE: 2.80
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA was 0.40. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.27.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Fresenius SE KGaA Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 1.050000
2026-05-26
2026-05-26
2026-05-27
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:CHF 0.918947
* 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF39.27.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF0.96489435.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Fresenius SE KGaA was 4.59%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 2.11%.
Good Sign:
Fresenius SE & Co KGaA stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
* 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Fresenius SE KGaA 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 2.80% mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #118 out of 165 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.80% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 9.25. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.90. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 2.80% is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #118 out of 165 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #118 out of 165 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Fresenius SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.90. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 2.80% is 74.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.25 vs. the industry median of 10.90, Fresenius SE KGaA 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.90, based on 165 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.80% is 74.3% 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 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.80%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 9.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.43, compared to a current price of CHF39.27 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.80%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 9.25 and 74.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.90. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.80% as of Mar. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF39.27 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.43.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 2.80% (70% below median its 10-year median of 9.25)
GF Value™: CHF34.43 vs. price of CHF39.27 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#118 of 165)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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