ElementisELMTY -7.99%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 57.05% 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. Elementis's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elementis's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ELMTY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Elementis was 0.66. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.47.
ELMTY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 57.05% of 908
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs ELMTY: 0.32
During the past 12 months, Elementis's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Elementis was 15.80% per year. The lowest was -49.80% per year. And the median was 7.50% 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.
Elementis (OTCPK:ELMTY) 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.
Elementis Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Elementis Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elementis'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.
ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.
Elementis Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elementis's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elementis'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.
Elementis's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Elementis' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #390 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Elementis' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Elementis' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.66. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Elementis' value of 0.19 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #390 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #390 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Elementis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Elementis' value of 0.19 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Elementis' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Elementis 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 908 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. Elementis's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 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 Elementis and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elementis's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 47.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Elementis' 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELMTY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $7.46 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% below the Chemicals median (#390 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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