Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 463% Above Median

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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd BOM:500459

76 GF Score

Price ₹8,714.90

GF Value ₹16,038.62

Valuation Significantly Undervalued

2 Warning Signs

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What is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio?

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care BOM:500459 -0.82% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 463% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:500459 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16,038.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks worse than 83.95% 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. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd is 0.89, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500459' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.64 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care was 0.97. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.64.

BOM:500459's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.95% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs BOM:500459: 0.89

As of today (2026-07-19), the Dividend Yield % of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care is 2.70%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care was 2.70%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 0.93%.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹170.00.

During the past 12 months, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care was 91.60% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 7.05% 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.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) 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.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.29	0.00	1.01	0.00	3.60

BOM:500459 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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76GF Score

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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	235	/	263.86
	=	0.89

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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 )
	=	170	/	47.17
	=	3.60

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.60 mean?

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.60 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. This is 463% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #837 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84%.

Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.60 is 463% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 3.60 is 737.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #837 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #837 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 3.60 is 737.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 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. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.60 is 737.2% 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.60, which is 463% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16,038.62, compared to a current price of ₹8,714.90 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.60, which is 463% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 737.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.60 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8,714.90 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16,038.62. GuruFocus considers Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500459:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.60 (463% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: ₹16,038.62 vs. price of ₹8,714.90 (45.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 737.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#837 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies NSE:GILLETTE BOM:530843 BOM:531162 BOM:544014 NSE:BAJAJCON BOM:532926 BOM:500830 NSE:ANONDITA NSE:ALLTIME NSE:ZTECH PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB XTER:HEN3 EL

Other Exchanges PGHH:India

Address Cardinal Gracias Road, P&G Plaza, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099

Website https://in.pg.com

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of feminine hygiene care and healthcare products. The portfolio includes brands like Ambi Pur, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide Ariel, Duracell, Gillette, Vicks, and Wella. The business is divided into a feminine hygiene business and a healthcare business. The feminine hygiene business offers sanitary napkins and feminine sanitary hygiene products; its popular brand is Whisper. The healthcare business offers creams, cough drops, and other health products. The company distributes its products through various channels: from retail locations such as mass merchandizers and grocery stores, to drug stores and department stores.

76GF Score

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