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Ardmore ShippingFRA:A61 -3.88%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:A61 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Ardmore Shipping ranks better than 72.87% 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. Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:A61'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.42 Max: 2.5
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ardmore Shipping was 2.50. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.42.
FRA:A61's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 72.87% of 564
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs FRA:A61: 0.28
During the past 12 months, Ardmore Shipping's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ardmore Shipping was 184.40% per year. The lowest was 82.30% per year. And the median was 133.35% 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.
Ardmore Shipping (FRA:A61) 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.
Ardmore Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ardmore Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardmore Shipping'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:A61 vs SB, ESEA, PANL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Ardmore Shipping'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.
Ardmore Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ardmore Shipping 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.
Ardmore Shipping'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.
Ardmore Shipping (FRA:A61) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ardmore Shipping and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardmore Shipping ranks #153 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ardmore Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.50. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ardmore Shipping's value of 0.33 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardmore Shipping ranks #153 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardmore Shipping has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardmore Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SB and ESEA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ardmore Shipping ranks #153 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Ardmore Shipping in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Ardmore Shipping's value of 0.33 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Ardmore Shipping's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Ardmore Shipping 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.44, based on 564 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. Ardmore Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 25% 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 Ardmore Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardmore Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardmore Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardmore Shipping (FRA:A61) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.06, compared to a current price of €14.12 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 25% below the Transportation industry median of 0.44. Ardmore Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Ardmore Shipping (FRA:A61), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Jun. 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 Ardmore Shipping (FRA:A61) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardmore Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.12 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.06.
GuruFocus considers Ardmore Shipping to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A61:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: €11.06 vs. price of €14.12 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Transportation median (#153 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A61 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ardmore Shipping Corp provides seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals world-wide to oil majors, national oil companies, oil and chemical traders, and chemical companies, with its modern, fuel-efficient fleet of mid-size product and chemical tankers. The company markets its services directly to its customers and commercial pool operators and charters its vessels to them through a combination of spot, commercial pooling, and time-charter arrangements. The majority of its revenue is generated from spot voyages, which typically last less than three months.
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