Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 304% Above Median

What is Essity AB Dividend Payout Ratio?

Essity AB CHIX:ESSIBS +1.40% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 304% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ESSIBS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr266.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks worse than 51.85% 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. Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.

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

CHIX:ESSIBs' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Essity AB was 0.89. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.46.

CHIX:ESSIBs's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.85% of 999 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CHIX:ESSIBs: 0.46

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Essity AB is 3.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Essity AB was 4.90%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 2.76%.

Essity AB's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8.75.

During the past 12 months, Essity AB's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Essity AB was 6.80% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 5.50% 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.

Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBs) 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.

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Essity AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Essity AB Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Essity AB Annual Data

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0.42

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CHIX:ESSIBS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.

Essity AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Essity AB Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	8.25	/	19.44
	=	0.42

Essity AB'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 )
	=	8.75	/	4.7
	=	1.86

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 mean?

Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Essity AB and its competitors. This is 304% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #518 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.

Is Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Essity AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 304% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Essity AB's value of 1.86 is 322.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #518 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Essity AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #518 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Essity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Essity AB's value of 1.86 is 322.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Essity AB 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 0.44, based on 999 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. Essity AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 322.7% 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 Essity AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essity AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 304% above 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 Essity AB stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr266.06, compared to a current price of kr274.30 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 304% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 322.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 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 Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr274.30 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr266.06. GuruFocus considers Essity AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ESSIBS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.86 (304% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: kr266.06 vs. price of kr274.30 (3.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 322.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#518 of 999)

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

Essity AB Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies OSTO:LYKO A OSTO:CANDLE B XSAT:SIN OSTO:CLEM OSTO:LCLEAN PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB EL XTER:HEN3 CHD XTER:BEI TSE:4452 BOM:531642 BOM:532424

Other Exchanges ETTYF:USA ESSITY A:Sweden ESSITY B:Sweden 1ESSI:Italy 0RQD:UK 0RQC:UK ESWB:Germany

Address Klarabergsviadukten 63, PO Box 200, Stockholm, SWE, SE-101 23

Website https://www.essity.com

Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.

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