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The historical rank and industry rank for Sandoz Group AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SDZ's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 7.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
During the past 12 months, Sandoz Group AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 36.70% 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 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sandoz Group AG was 0.26. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.19.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sandoz Group AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 0.800000
2026-04-13
2026-04-14
2026-04-15
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.
Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF67.76.
Sandoz Group AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF0.8.
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sandoz Group AG was 1.39%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 0.92%.
Good Sign:
Sandoz Group AG stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-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.
Sandoz Group AG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
XSWX:SDZ vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group 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.
Sandoz Group AG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Sandoz Group 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 0.00% mean?
Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 350 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Sandoz Group AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 350 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 350 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Sandoz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.70, based on 350 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandoz Group AG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF47.01, compared to a current price of CHF67.76 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 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 Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% 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.
Is Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF67.76 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF47.01.
GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDZ:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: CHF47.01 vs. price of CHF67.76 (44.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SDZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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