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. Axis Capital Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axis Capital Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AXV'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Axis Capital Holdings was 0.82. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.32.
FRA:AXV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 89.25% of 335
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs FRA:AXV: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Axis Capital Holdings was 4.75%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 2.77%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Axis Capital Holdings was 63.80% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Axis Capital Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axis Capital 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.
FRA:AXV vs FAF, ACT, ESNT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Axis Capital Holdings 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.
Axis Capital Holdings'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.
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Axis Capital Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #36 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.82. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 0.13 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #36 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #36 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Axis Capital Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 0.13 is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Axis Capital Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Axis Capital Holdings 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 65.8% 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 Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.24, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 65.8% below the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €92.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXV:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (59% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €92.24 vs. price of €94.50 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Insurance median (#36 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
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