BHP Group (FRA:BHP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median


FRA:BHP BHP Group Ltd FRA:BHP
74 GF Score
Price €70.50
GF Value €51.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

BHP Group FRA:BHP -2.08% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:BHP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, BHP Group ranks worse than 76.74% 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. BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.55.

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

FRA:BHP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BHP Group was 1.05. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.73.

FRA:BHP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.74% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs FRA:BHP: 0.55

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of BHP Group is 3.24%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BHP Group was 13.69%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 5.12%.

BHP Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.03.

During the past 12 months, BHP Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BHP Group was 42.80% per year. The lowest was -26.80% per year. And the median was 10.75% 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.

BHP Group (FRA:BHP) 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.

BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BHP Group'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.

BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BHP Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.91 1.05 0.77 0.69

BHP Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.54 0.41 0.83 0.56 0.55

BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, BHP Group'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.

BHP Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BHP Group 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.

BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=2.15/ 3.103
=0.69

BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.025/ 1.853
=0.55

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 mean?
BHP Group (FRA:BHP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BHP Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #231 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BHP Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.05. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. BHP Group's value of 0.55 is 103.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #231 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BHP Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BHP Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #231 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BHP Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. BHP Group's value of 0.55 is 103.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BHP Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.27, BHP Group 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 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. BHP Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 103.7% 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 BHP Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BHP Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BHP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group (FRA:BHP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.86, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 103.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. BHP Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 BHP Group (FRA:BHP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Dec. 2025. 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 BHP Group (FRA:BHP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.50 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.86. GuruFocus considers BHP Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BHP:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: €51.86 vs. price of €70.50 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#231 of 301)

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

BHP Group Business Description

Address 171 Collins Street, Level 18, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining Petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and half of the Vicuna copper joint venture in fiscal 2025. It is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.
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