Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 400% Above Median

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Medipal Holdings Corp FRA:59Z

What is Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Medipal Holdings FRA:59Z -0.65% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:59Z with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.49. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 63 Medical Distribution companies, Medipal Holdings ranks better than 60.32% 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. Medipal Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.45.

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

FRA:59Z' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Medipal Holdings was 0.40. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.29.

FRA:59Z's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
60.32% of 63 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs FRA:59Z: 0.35

As of today (2026-07-23), the Dividend Yield % of Medipal Holdings is 2.34%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Medipal Holdings was 2.77%. The lowest was 1.32%. And the median was 2.00%.

Medipal Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.19.

During the past 12 months, Medipal Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Medipal Holdings was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z) 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.

Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medipal Holdings'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.

Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Medipal Holdings Annual Data

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Medipal Holdings Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.49	0.00	0.73	0.00	1.45

FRA:59Z vs MCK, CAH, COR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Medipal Holdings'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.

Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Medipal Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Medipal Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Medipal Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Medipal Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.36	/	1.021
	=	0.35

Medipal Holdings'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 )
	=	0.185	/	0.128
	=	1.45

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 mean?

Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Medipal Holdings and its competitors. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Medipal Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Medipal Holdings ranks #25 out of 63 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.

Is Medipal Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Medipal Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.40. The Medical Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Medipal Holdings' value of 1.45 is 237.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medipal Holdings ranks #25 out of 63 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medipal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Medipal Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCK and CAH?

According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Medipal Holdings ranks #25 out of 63 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Medipal Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Medipal Holdings' value of 1.45 is 237.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Medipal Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Medipal Holdings 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 Medical Distribution company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 0.43, based on 63 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. Medipal Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 is 237.2% 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 Medipal Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medipal Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Medipal Holdings stock overvalued right now?

Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.49, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 237.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.43. Medipal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45 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 Medipal Holdings (FRA:59Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medipal Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.30 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.49.

Key valuation signals for FRA:59Z:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.45 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: €14.49 vs. price of €15.30 (5.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 237.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#25 of 63)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:59Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Medipal Holdings Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Distribution

Comparable Companies TSE:2784 TSE:9987 TSE:8129 TSE:7476 TSE:3151 TSE:3183 NGO:7488 SSE:3055 TSE:7634 TSE:2689 MCK CAH COR ASX:SIG HSIC SHSE:601607 HKSE:01099 XSWX:GALE SHSE:600332 SHSE:600998

Other Exchanges MEPDF:USA MAHLY:USA 7459:Japan

Address 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8461

Website https://www.medipal.co.jp

Medipal Holdings Corp is engaged in the wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, daily necessities, and related products. The company operates through three reportable segments: Wholesale business of medical drugs; Cosmetics, Daily Necessities and OTC Pharmaceuticals Wholesale Business; and Wholesale of animal medicines and food processing ingredients. The Wholesale business of medical drugs segment targets hospitals, clinics, and dispensing pharmacies; the Cosmetics and OTC segment serves drug stores, home centers, convenience stores, and supermarkets; while the Wholesale of animal medicines and food processing ingredients segment supplies veterinary clinics, livestock and fisheries businesses, and food manufacturers.

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