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Hindustan CopperBOM:513599 +0.61%90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:513599 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.53 (Fairly Valued). Among 302 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks better than 52.65% 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. Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513599'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hindustan Copper was 0.39. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.22.
BOM:513599's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 52.65% of 302
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs BOM:513599: 0.26
During the past 12 months, Hindustan Copper's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 167.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hindustan Copper was 38.00% per year. The lowest was -46.90% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.
Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) 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.
Hindustan Copper Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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:513599 vs SCCO, FCX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hindustan Copper 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.
Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #143 out of 302 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is near median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.39. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Hindustan Copper's value of 0.22 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #143 out of 302 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #143 out of 302 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hindustan Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Hindustan Copper's value of 0.22 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Copper's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 302 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. Hindustan Copper's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 18.5% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.53, compared to a current price of ₹494.85 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 18.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹494.85 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.53.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513599:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (near median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: ₹519.53 vs. price of ₹494.85 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#143 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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