Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median

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BOM:523319 Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd BOM:523319
79 GF Score
Price ₹178.25
GF Value ₹231.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Balmer Lawrie Dividend Payout Ratio?

Balmer Lawrie BOM:523319 +0.20% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates BOM:523319 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹231.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Conglomerates companies, Balmer Lawrie ranks worse than 84.94% 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. Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

BOM:523319' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.96
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Balmer Lawrie was 0.96. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.59.

BOM:523319's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.94% of 312 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs BOM:523319: 0.79

As of today (2026-07-19), the Dividend Yield % of Balmer Lawrie is 7.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Balmer Lawrie was 9.56%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 5.24%.

Balmer Lawrie's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4.25.

During the past 12 months, Balmer Lawrie's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% 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 Balmer Lawrie was 56.90% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 15.20% 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.

Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) 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.

Balmer Lawrie Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Balmer Lawrie Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balmer Lawrie'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.

Balmer Lawrie Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Balmer Lawrie Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.62 0.49 0.55 0.79

Balmer Lawrie Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 2.57 0.00 0.86

BOM:523319 vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Balmer Lawrie'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.

Balmer Lawrie Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Balmer Lawrie 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.

Balmer Lawrie'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 )
=12.75/ 16.18
=0.79

Balmer Lawrie'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 )
=4.25/ 4.95
=0.86

* 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 0.86 mean?
Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Balmer Lawrie and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #265 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Balmer Lawrie's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.96. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Balmer Lawrie's value of 0.86 is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #265 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Balmer Lawrie has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balmer Lawrie's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #265 out of 312 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Balmer Lawrie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Balmer Lawrie's value of 0.86 is 138.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Balmer Lawrie's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Balmer Lawrie 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 312 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. Balmer Lawrie's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 138.9% 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 Balmer Lawrie and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Balmer Lawrie's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balmer Lawrie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹231.68, compared to a current price of ₹178.25 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 138.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.36. Balmer Lawrie's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 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 Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹178.25 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹231.68. GuruFocus considers Balmer Lawrie to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:523319:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.86 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: ₹231.68 vs. price of ₹178.25 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 138.9% above the Conglomerates median (#265 of 312)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Balmer Lawrie Business Description

Other Exchanges BALMLAWRIE:India
Address 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd operates through various segments namely Industrial Packaging, Logistics Infrastructure, Logistic Services, Travel and Vacations, Greases and Lubricants, and Others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Industrial Packaging segment followed by the Greases and Lubricants segment.
79GF Score

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