CNA Financial (FRA:CNH) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Above Median


FRA:CNH CNA Financial Corp FRA:CNH
63 GF Score
Price €40.84
GF Value €42.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CNA Financial Dividend Payout Ratio?

CNA Financial FRA:CNH -0.20% 63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNH with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Insurance companies, CNA Financial ranks worse than 54.3% 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. CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

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

FRA:CNH' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.42


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CNA Financial was 0.55. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.38.

FRA:CNH's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
54.3% of 337 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs FRA:CNH: 0.42

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of CNA Financial is 3.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CNA Financial was 5.46%. The lowest was 1.88%. And the median was 3.48%.

CNA Financial's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42.

During the past 12 months, CNA Financial's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CNA Financial was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 5.30% 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.


CNA Financial (FRA:CNH) 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.


CNA Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


CNA Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CNA Financial'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.

CNA Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CNA Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.42 0.36 0.36 0.39

CNA Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.46 0.42 0.31 0.42 0.62

FRA:CNH vs AIZ, AFG, ORI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, CNA Financial'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.


CNA Financial Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CNA Financial 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.

CNA Financial'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 )
=1.571/ 4.005
=0.39

CNA Financial'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 )
=0.415/ 0.675
=0.61

* 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 0.62 mean?
CNA Financial (FRA:CNH) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CNA Financial and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, CNA Financial ranks #183 out of 337 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CNA Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.55. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. CNA Financial's value of 0.62 is 63.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CNA Financial ranks #183 out of 337 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CNA Financial has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNA Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AIZ and AFG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, CNA Financial ranks #183 out of 337 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CNA Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. CNA Financial's value of 0.62 is 63.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CNA Financial's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.38, CNA Financial 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 Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 337 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. CNA Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 63.2% 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 CNA Financial 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. CNA Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNA Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNA Financial (FRA:CNH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.05, compared to a current price of €40.84 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 63.2% above the Insurance industry median of 0.38. CNA Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 CNA Financial (FRA:CNH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 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 CNA Financial (FRA:CNH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNA Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.84 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.05. GuruFocus considers CNA Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNH:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: €42.05 vs. price of €40.84 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.2% above the Insurance median (#183 of 337)

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


CNA Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges CNA:USACNH:Germany
Address 151 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) is an insurance holding company that provides commercial property and casualty insurance. The company operates under five segments: Specialty, Commercial and International being its core business, and two segments for its non-core businesses, which are Life and Group and Corporate and Other. CNAF, through its segments, provides professional, financial, specialty property, and casualty products to small businesses and medium-scale organizations. It has its business spread across Continental Europe, United Kingdom, and Canada. The majority of the revenues are generated from the Specialty and Commercial segment of the business.
63GF Score

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