EMR (Emerson Electric Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median


EMR Emerson Electric Co EMR
84 GF Score
Price $142.76
GF Value $129.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Emerson Electric Co EMR -1.78% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates EMR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Emerson Electric Co ranks better than 53.63% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EMR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.55   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Emerson Electric Co was 0.74. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.55.

EMR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
53.63% of 1723 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs EMR: 0.35

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Emerson Electric Co is 1.54%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Emerson Electric Co was 4.47%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 2.45%.

Emerson Electric Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.56.

During the past 12 months, Emerson Electric Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Emerson Electric Co was 17.40% per year. The lowest was 0.80% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:EMR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Emerson Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.57 0.47 0.38 0.35

Emerson Electric Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.35 0.33 0.38 0.36

EMR vs CMI, ITW, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Emerson Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=2.11/ 6
=0.35

Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.555/ 1.54
=0.36

* 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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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 mean?
Emerson Electric Co (EMR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #799 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Emerson Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.74. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Emerson Electric Co's value of 0.36 is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #799 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerson Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerson Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CMI and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #799 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Emerson Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Emerson Electric Co's value of 0.36 is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Emerson Electric Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Emerson Electric Co 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Emerson Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 2.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerson Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerson Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co (EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.10, compared to a current price of $142.76 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 2.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Emerson Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emerson Electric Co (EMR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 Emerson Electric Co (EMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $142.76 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.10. GuruFocus considers Emerson Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EMR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: $129.10 vs. price of $142.76 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.7% below the Industrial Products median (#799 of 1723)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Emerson Electric Co Business Description

Address 8027 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Founded in 1890 as the first manufacturer of electric fans in North America, Emerson Electric has become a leading industrial automation player through the acquisition of established brands. Emerson organizes its business into seven segments that sell a wide range of automation software, power tools, and automation hardware such as valves, gauges, and switches. In recent years, Emerson divested its climate technology and consumer businesses to become more of a pure-play industrial automation company. The automation of a factory is an enticing long-term proposition for manufacturers, helping reduce accident rates and raise uptime and productivity.
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