Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 102% Above Median


FRA:EDL Edel SE & Co KGaA FRA:EDL
83 GF Score
Price €4.90
GF Value €4.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Edel SE KGaA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Edel SE KGaA FRA:EDL -0.81% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:EDL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Edel SE KGaA ranks better than 52.15% 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. Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.

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

FRA:EDL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Edel SE KGaA was 1.14. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.55.

FRA:EDL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
52.15% of 326 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs FRA:EDL: 0.48

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of Edel SE KGaA is 6.12%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Edel SE KGaA was 7.69%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 4.61%.

Edel SE KGaA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.30.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Edel SE KGaA was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) 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.

Edel SE KGaA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Edel SE KGaA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edel SE KGaA'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.

Edel SE KGaA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Edel SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.37 0.53 0.58 0.50

Edel SE KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.11 0.00 1.20 0.00 1.11

FRA:EDL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Edel SE KGaA'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.

Edel SE KGaA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Edel SE KGaA 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.

Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.3/ 0.6
=0.50

Edel SE KGaA'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 )
=0.3/ 0.27
=1.11

* 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 1.11 mean?
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Edel SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Edel SE KGaA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Edel SE KGaA's value of 1.11 is 122% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Edel SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edel SE KGaA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Edel SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Edel SE KGaA's value of 1.11 is 122% above this benchmark. Historically, Edel SE KGaA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Edel SE KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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. Edel SE KGaA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 122% 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 Edel SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edel SE KGaA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edel SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €4.90 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 122% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Edel SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.90 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54. GuruFocus considers Edel SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EDL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (102% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €4.90 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122% above the Media - Diversified median (#156 of 326)

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

Edel SE KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges EDL:Germany
Address Neumuehlen 17, Hamburg, SH, DEU, 22763
Edel SE & Co KGaA is an independent media company. The Edel Group divides its operational business into three business areas which are Manufacturing & Distribution, Music & Entertainment, and Books. The company offers artists, authors, labels, publishers, and other rights holders, different types of products and services. The company has two reportable segments which are Manufacturing and logistics and Marketing and sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacturing and logistics. Geographically company generates revenues from Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, and others.
83GF Score

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