Ems-Chemie Holding AGEMSCY 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates EMSCY with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Chemicals companies, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks worse than 78.52% 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ems-Chemie Holding AG was 0.84. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.67.
EMSCY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ems-Chemie Holding AG was 3.05%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 2.10%.
During the past 12 months, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ems-Chemie Holding AG was 15.20% per year. The lowest was -11.70% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (OTCPK:EMSCY) 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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Ems-Chemie Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
EMSCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSCY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. This is 178% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #713 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 0.84. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 1.86 is 416.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #713 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #713 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 1.86 is 416.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 416.7% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSCY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 416.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSCY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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