Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 425% Above Median

What is Detection Technology Dividend Payout Ratio?

Detection Technology FRA:6DT -2.23% 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 425% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:6DT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks worse than 68.32% 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. Detection Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Detection Technology PLC is 0.71, which seems too high.

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

FRA:6DT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.44 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Detection Technology was 1.14. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.44.

FRA:6DT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
68.32% of 1212 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs FRA:6DT: 0.71

As of today (2026-07-10), the Dividend Yield % of Detection Technology is 3.81%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Detection Technology was 5.36%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 3.35%.

Detection Technology's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.30.

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 0.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Detection Technology was 75.70% per year. The lowest was -19.30% per year. And the median was -2.70% 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.

Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) 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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Detection Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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FRA:6DT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Detection Technology Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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Detection Technology Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Detection Technology'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	/	0.44
	=	0.00

Detection Technology'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 )
	=	0.3	/	0.13
	=	2.31

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 mean?

Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 425% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #828 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.

Is Detection Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Detection Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 is 425% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.14. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Detection Technology's value of 2.31 is 391.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #828 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Detection Technology's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #828 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Detection Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Detection Technology's value of 2.31 is 391.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Detection Technology 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 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. Detection Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 is 391.5% 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 Detection Technology 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. Detection Technology's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31, which is 425% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.21, compared to a current price of €7.88 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31, which is 425% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 391.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.88 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.21. GuruFocus considers Detection Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6DT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.31 (425% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €14.21 vs. price of €7.88 (44.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 391.5% above the Hardware median (#828 of 1212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6DT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Detection Technology Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

Comparable Companies OHEL:TLT1V OHEL:SAVOX OHEL:ACG1V OHEL:PALLAS OHEL:ICP1V TSE:6861 COHR KEYS GRMN TDY TPE:2360 MKSI OSTO:HEXA B FTV TRMB SZSE:300567 CGNX ESE SZSE:002414 TSE:6856

Other Exchanges DETEC:Finland

Address A Grid, Otakaari 5A, Espoo, FIN, FI-02150

Website https://www.deetee.com

Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.

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