LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 110% Above Median

What is LG Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio?

LG Electronics CHIX:LGLDL 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LGLDL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, LG Electronics ranks better than 83% 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. LG Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of LG Electronics was 0.36. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.10.

CHIX:LGLDl's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.47
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As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of LG Electronics is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of LG Electronics was 1.66%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.80%.

LG Electronics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.31.

During the past 12 months, LG Electronics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of LG Electronics was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -51.20% per year. And the median was 2.45% 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.

LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDl) 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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LG Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LG Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

LG Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHIX:LGLDL vs AAPL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, LG Electronics'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.

LG Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LG Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LG Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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LG Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

LG Electronics'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 )
	=	0.363	/	2.48
	=	0.15

LG Electronics'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 )
	=	0.31	/	1.491
	=	0.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?

LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LG Electronics and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, LG Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, LG Electronics ranks #206 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17%.

Is LG Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

LG Electronics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.36. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. LG Electronics' value of 0.21 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LG Electronics ranks #206 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LG Electronics has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does LG Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AAPL?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LG Electronics ranks #206 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places LG Electronics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. LG Electronics' value of 0.21 is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LG Electronics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.47, LG Electronics 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 Hardware company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 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. LG Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 55.3% 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 LG Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LG Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is LG Electronics stock overvalued right now?

LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.74, compared to a current price of $15.55 — trading 77.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 55.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. LG Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 LG Electronics (CHIX:LGLDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.55 is trading 77.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.74.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LGLDL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (110% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $8.74 vs. price of $15.55 (77.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Hardware median (#206 of 1212)

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

LG Electronics Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

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Other Exchanges 066575:Korea 066570:Korea LGLD:UK LGLG:Germany

Address 128 Yeoui-daero, LG Twin Towers, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR, 07336

Website https://www.lge.co.kr

LG Electronics Inc is a South Korea-based company that produces a broad range of electronic products. The group has six reportable segments: the Home Appliance & Air Solution segment, which includes refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and vacuum cleaners; the Home Entertainment segment, which covers TVs, audio devices and related products; the Vehicle Component Solutions segment, which provides automobile parts and modules; the Business Solutions segment, which offers monitors, PCs and information displays; the LG Innotek segment, which supplies camera modules, substrate materials and various motors and sensors; and the All Other segment, which includes equipment manufacturing and other ancillary operations.

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