BLSFY (BlueScope Steel) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 325% Above Median


BLSFY BlueScope Steel Ltd BLSFY
80 GF Score
Price $121.37
GF Value $75.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is BlueScope Steel Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlueScope Steel BLSFY 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 325% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates BLSFY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, BlueScope Steel ranks worse than 87.08% 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. BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BlueScope Steel Ltd is 1.07, which seems too high.

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

BLSFY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.08   Max: 3.57
Current: 1.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlueScope Steel was 3.57. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.08.

BLSFY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.08% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs BLSFY: 1.04

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of BlueScope Steel is 2.66%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlueScope Steel was 3.29%. The lowest was 0.37%. And the median was 1.03%.

BlueScope Steel's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.97.

During the past 12 months, BlueScope Steel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlueScope Steel was 54.20% per year. The lowest was -43.30% per year. And the median was 32.60% 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.

BlueScope Steel (OTCPK:BLSFY) 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.

BlueScope Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlueScope Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlueScope Steel'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.

BlueScope Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlueScope Steel Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.09 0.21 0.28 3.53

BlueScope Steel 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 0.26 0.31 0.74 0.00 0.34

BLSFY vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, BlueScope Steel'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.

BlueScope Steel Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlueScope Steel 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.

BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=1.934/ 0.548
=3.53

BlueScope Steel'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 )
=0.974/ 2.898
=0.34

* 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 0.34 mean?
BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlueScope Steel and its competitors. This is 325% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #236 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlueScope Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 3.57. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. BlueScope Steel's value of 0.34 is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #236 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlueScope Steel has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueScope Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #236 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlueScope Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. BlueScope Steel's value of 0.34 is 12.8% below this benchmark. Historically, BlueScope Steel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 3.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.39, BlueScope Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 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. BlueScope Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 12.8% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueScope Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 325% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueScope Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.96, compared to a current price of $121.37 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 12.8% below the Steel industry median of 0.39. BlueScope Steel's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $121.37 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $75.96. GuruFocus considers BlueScope Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BLSFY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (325% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: $75.96 vs. price of $121.37 (59.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% below the Steel median (#236 of 271)

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

BlueScope Steel Business Description

Address 181 William Street, Level 24, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
BlueScope is an Australia-based steelmaker with five business units. The Australian steel products segment mainly specializes in branded coated and painted flat steel products, sold domestically. North Star is the group's US minimill, specializing in the production of hot rolled coil for US construction and automotive sectors. Building products Asia operates across Southeast Asia, China, and India, and the US building and coated products North America is involved in metal coating and painting, and the supply to nonresidential construction projects using BlueScope's materials. New Zealand steel and the Pacific Islands business produces flat and long steel products for New Zealand and building components for the Pacific Islands.
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