Moodys (FRA:DUT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:DUT Moodys Corp FRA:DUT
91 GF Score
Price €383.00
GF Value €458.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Moodys Dividend Payout Ratio?

Moodys FRA:DUT -3.04% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:DUT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €458.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, Moodys ranks better than 66.06% 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. Moodys's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.

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

FRA:DUT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.33
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Moodys was 0.33. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.25.

FRA:DUT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.06% of 327 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs FRA:DUT: 0.25

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Moodys is 0.88%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Moodys was 1.54%. The lowest was 0.60%. And the median was 0.86%.

Moodys's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.89.

During the past 12 months, Moodys's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Moodys was 46.00% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 12.10% 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.

Moodys (FRA:DUT) 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.

Moodys Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Moodys Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moodys'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.

Moodys Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Moodys 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 0.20 0.33 0.31 0.27 0.25

Moodys 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 0.25 0.26 0.24 0.26 0.24

FRA:DUT vs ICE, CME, NDAQ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Moodys'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.

Moodys Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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Moodys 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.

Moodys'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 )
=3.211/ 12.759
=0.25

Moodys'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 )
=0.891/ 3.745
=0.24

* 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 0.24 mean?
Moodys (FRA:DUT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Moodys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Moodys' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #111 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Moodys' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Moodys' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.33. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Moodys' value of 0.24 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moodys ranks #111 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Moodys has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moodys' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ICE and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #111 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Moodys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Moodys' value of 0.24 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Moodys' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Moodys 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 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. Moodys's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.24 is 29.4% 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 Moodys and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moodys's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moodys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys (FRA:DUT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €458.07, compared to a current price of €383.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 29.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Moodys' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Moodys (FRA:DUT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.24 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 Moodys (FRA:DUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €383.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €458.07. GuruFocus considers Moodys to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DUT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: €458.07 vs. price of €383.00 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% below the Capital Markets median (#111 of 327)

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

Moodys Business Description

Address 7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10007
Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and often (depending on bond issuance levels) a majority of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
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