Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median


ASX:VLS Vita Life Sciences Ltd ASX:VLS
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Price A$2.50
GF Value A$2.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vita Life Sciences Dividend Payout Ratio?

Vita Life Sciences ASX:VLS 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:VLS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 443 Drug Manufacturers companies, Vita Life Sciences ranks worse than 76.07% 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. Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:VLS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.86
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vita Life Sciences was 0.86. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.60.

ASX:VLS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.07% of 443 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs ASX:VLS: 0.60

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Vita Life Sciences is 5.60%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Vita Life Sciences was 7.04%. The lowest was 1.97%. And the median was 3.87%.

Vita Life Sciences's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05.

During the past 12 months, Vita Life Sciences's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vita Life Sciences was 91.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 16.75% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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

Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) 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.

Vita Life Sciences Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Vita Life Sciences Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vita Life Sciences'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.

Vita Life Sciences Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Vita Life Sciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.44 0.38 0.60 0.60

Vita Life Sciences Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.32 0.77 0.44 0.76 0.46

ASX:VLS vs ZTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Vita Life Sciences'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.

Vita Life Sciences Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Vita Life Sciences 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.

Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.11/ 0.184
=0.60

Vita Life Sciences's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.045/ 0.097
=0.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 mean?
Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vita Life Sciences and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Vita Life Sciences' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Vita Life Sciences ranks #337 out of 443 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Vita Life Sciences' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Vita Life Sciences' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.86. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Vita Life Sciences' value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vita Life Sciences ranks #337 out of 443 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vita Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vita Life Sciences' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Vita Life Sciences ranks #337 out of 443 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vita Life Sciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Vita Life Sciences' value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vita Life Sciences' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Vita Life Sciences has consistently been above 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.37, based on 443 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. Vita Life Sciences's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 24.3% above 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 Vita Life Sciences and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers 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. Vita Life Sciences's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vita Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.47, compared to a current price of A$2.50 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 24.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.37. Vita Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vita Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.50 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.47. GuruFocus considers Vita Life Sciences to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VLS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: A$2.47 vs. price of A$2.50 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 24.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#337 of 443)

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

Vita Life Sciences Business Description

Address 1-5 Chalmers Crescent, Suite 802, Level 8, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2020
Vita Life Sciences Ltd is an Australian-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company involved in formulating, packaging, selling, and distributing vitamins and supplements. It produces a wide range of premium supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and superfoods catered to all age categories and health conditions. The company markets its products through pharmacies and health food stores under the VitaHealth, VitaScience, and Herbs of Gold brands throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Vita Life Sciences has two operating segments: VMS Operational, which generates maximum revenue, and VMS Investments. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia and Singapore, and the rest from Australia, and China and Vietnam.
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