DIC IndiaBOM:500089 -0.97%70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:500089 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹555.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks better than 86.66% 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. DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500089'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DIC India was 0.40. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.27.
BOM:500089's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 86.66% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs BOM:500089: 0.13
During the past 12 months, DIC India's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DIC India was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -23.70% per year. And the median was 2.00% 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.
DIC India (BOM:500089) 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.
DIC India Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
DIC India Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC India'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.
BOM:500089 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC India'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.
DIC India Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC India'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.
DIC India'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.
DIC India (BOM:500089) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #121 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DIC India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.40. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. DIC India's value of 0.65 is 80.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #121 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #121 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places DIC India in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. DIC India's value of 0.65 is 80.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DIC India's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.36, DIC India 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. DIC India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 80.6% 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 DIC India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC India's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (BOM:500089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹555.95, compared to a current price of ₹515.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 80.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 DIC India (BOM:500089), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 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 DIC India (BOM:500089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹515.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹555.95.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500089:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.65 (141% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: ₹555.95 vs. price of ₹515.00 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.6% above the Chemicals median (#121 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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