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Ryerson HoldingFRA:7RY +3.85%65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1160% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:7RY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.80. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Industrial Products companies, Ryerson Holding ranks worse than 57970.96% 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. Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ryerson Holding was 0.18. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
FRA:7RY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ryerson Holding was 65.70% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 38.80% 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.
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) 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.
Ryerson Holding Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ryerson Holding Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryerson Holding'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.
FRA:7RY vs PRLB, MEC, IIIN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ryerson Holding and its competitors. This is 1160% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ryerson Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.18. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Ryerson Holding's value of 0.63 is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryerson Holding has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryerson Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PRLB and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #999999 out of 1725 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ryerson Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Ryerson Holding's value of 0.63 is 70.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ryerson Holding's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Ryerson Holding 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,725 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. Ryerson Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 70.3% 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 Ryerson Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryerson Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 1160% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryerson Holding stock overvalued right now?
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.80, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 70.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Ryerson Holding's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 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 Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.80.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7RY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €19.80 vs. price of €27.00 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% above the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7RY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryerson Holding Corp provides a metals service center, and value-added processor and is a distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to its North American operations, it conducts processing and distribution operations in China. It carries a full line of products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. The company has one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers. It derives substantially all of its sales from the processing and distribution of met. Geographically, the majority revenue is generated from the United States.
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