Enact HoldingsACT +1.31%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates ACT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Insurance companies, Enact Holdings ranks better than 80% 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. Enact Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Enact Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ACT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Enact Holdings was 0.18. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.15.
ACT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 80% of 335
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs ACT: 0.18
During the past 12 months, Enact Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.70% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Enact Holdings was 24.70% per year. The lowest was 24.70% per year. And the median was 24.70% 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.
Enact Holdings (NAS:ACT) 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.
Enact Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Enact Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Enact Holdings'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.
ACT vs ESNT, MTG, FAF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Enact Holdings'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.
Enact Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Enact Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enact Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Enact Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Enact Holdings (ACT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Enact Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Enact Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Enact Holdings ranks #67 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Enact Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Enact Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.18. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Enact Holdings' value of 0.18 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enact Holdings ranks #67 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Enact Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enact Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ESNT and MTG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Enact Holdings ranks #67 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Enact Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Enact Holdings' value of 0.18 is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Enact Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Enact Holdings 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 Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 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. Enact Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 52.6% 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 Enact Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enact Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enact Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enact Holdings (ACT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.39, compared to a current price of $44.83 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 52.6% below the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Enact Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Enact Holdings (ACT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 Enact Holdings (ACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enact Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.83 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.39.
GuruFocus considers Enact Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $38.39 vs. price of $44.83 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% below the Insurance median (#67 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Enact Holdings Inc is a private mortgage insurance company serving the United States housing finance market. The company operates in a single reportable segment namely Mortgage Insurance The principal mortgage insurance customers are originators of residential mortgage loans that determines the mortgage insurer or insurers to be used for the placement of mortgage insurance written on loans originated. The company is engaged in writing and assuming residential mortgage guaranty insurance.
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