BT GroupCHIX:BTL +0.31%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, BT Group ranks better than 58.12% 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. BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BTl'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BT Group was 0.66. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.46.
CHIX:BTl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.12% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs CHIX:BTl: 0.46
During the past 12 months, BT Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BT Group was 52.10% per year. The lowest was -46.70% per year. And the median was 5.60% 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.
BT Group (CHIX:BTl) 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.
BT Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
BT Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BT Group'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.
CHIX:BTL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, BT Group'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.
BT Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BT Group'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.
BT Group'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.
BT Group (CHIX:BTL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BT Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #80 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BT Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. BT Group's value of 0.28 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BT Group ranks #80 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BT Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BT Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #80 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts BT Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. BT Group's value of 0.28 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, BT Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.53, BT Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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. BT Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 47.2% 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 BT Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BT Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group (CHIX:BTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £1.93 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 47.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. BT Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.93 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37.
GuruFocus considers BT Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £1.93 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#80 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the country. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements, but is still 100% owned by BT. Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations, while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
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