H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.41 (As of May. 2026) — 41% Above Median

What is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Dividend Payout Ratio?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS +0.24% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.41 as of May. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HMBS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr155.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks worse than 79.81% 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 1.41.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is 0.90, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HMBs' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1 Max: 3.01
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 3.01. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.00.

CHIX:HMBs's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
79.81% of 416 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CHIX:HMBs: 0.65

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is 4.17%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 9.42%. The lowest was 2.19%. And the median was 4.46%.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was kr3.55.

During the past 12 months, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 24.20% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 0.90% 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBs) 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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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHIX:HMBS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	6.8	/	7.58
	=	0.90

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
	=	3.55	/	2.526
	=	1.41

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.41 mean?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.41 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #332 out of 416 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.

Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.41 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.01. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 1.41 is 220.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #332 out of 416 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?

According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #332 out of 416 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 1.41 is 220.5% above this benchmark. Historically, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.44, H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.44, based on 416 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.41 is 220.5% 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.41, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr155.45, compared to a current price of kr166.90 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.41, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 220.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.44. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.41 as of May. 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr166.90 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr155.45. GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HMBS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.41 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: kr155.45 vs. price of kr166.90 (7.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 220.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#332 of 416)

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

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories

Comparable Companies OSTO:BORG RL MIL:MONC TSX:GIL LEVI WAR:LPP VFC HKSE:03998 SHSE:600177 BOM:532827 KTB SHSE:600398 ZGN PVH COLM XTER:BOSS TPE:1476 UAA HKSE:02232 SZSE:002563

Other Exchanges HNNMY:USA HMRZF:USA HM B:Sweden 1HMB:Italy 0HBP:UK HMSB:Germany

Address Master Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-106 38

Website https://www.hmgroup.com

The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .

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