Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 27% Below Median

What is Hill & Smith Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hill & Smith CHIX:HILSL -0.90% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HILSL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Hill & Smith ranks better than 50.58% 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. Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.

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

CHIX:HILSl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.43
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hill & Smith was 0.43. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.37.

CHIX:HILSl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.58% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs CHIX:HILSl: 0.39

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Hill & Smith is 1.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hill & Smith was 3.60%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 2.07%.

Hill & Smith's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.18.

During the past 12 months, Hill & Smith's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hill & Smith was 59.00% per year. The lowest was -30.40% per year. And the median was 10.25% 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.

Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSl) 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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Hill & Smith Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Hill & Smith Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHIX:HILSL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hill & Smith'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.

Hill & Smith Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Hill & Smith Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Hill & Smith'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 )
	=	0.505	/	1.308
	=	0.39

Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.18	/	0.676
	=	0.27

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 mean?

Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hill & Smith and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #425 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.

Is Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Hill & Smith's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.43. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hill & Smith's value of 0.27 is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #425 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hill & Smith's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?

According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #425 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hill & Smith in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Hill & Smith's value of 0.27 is 30.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hill & Smith's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Hill & Smith 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 Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Hill & Smith's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 30.8% 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 Hill & Smith and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hill & Smith's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.45, compared to a current price of £27.50 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 30.8% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £27.50 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.45. GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HILSL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: £20.45 vs. price of £27.50 (34.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 30.8% below the Construction median (#425 of 860)

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

Hill & Smith Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

Comparable Companies LSE:MGNS LSE:KLR LSE:KIE LSE:RNWH LSE:COST LSE:GFRD LSE:BBY LSE:SFR LSE:VANL LSE:BILN PWR XPAR:DG FIX NSE:LT XKRX:028260 XAMS:FER XTER:HOT XMAD:ACS EME MTZ

Other Exchanges HSHPF:USA HILS:UK 7HL:Germany

Address Westhaven House, Arleston Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, GBR, B90 4LH

Website https://www.hsgroup.com

Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.

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