Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Above Median


FRA:FE4 Franklin Electric Co Inc FRA:FE4
85 GF Score
Price €93.50
GF Value €91.99
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What is Franklin Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Franklin Electric Co FRA:FE4 +2.75% 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:FE4 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, Franklin Electric Co ranks better than 70.73% 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. Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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

FRA:FE4' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Franklin Electric Co was 0.28. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.23.

FRA:FE4's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.73% of 1722 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs FRA:FE4: 0.24

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Franklin Electric Co is 1.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Franklin Electric Co was 1.36%. The lowest was 0.72%. And the median was 0.97%.

Franklin Electric Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.24.

During the past 12 months, Franklin Electric Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Franklin Electric Co was 45.10% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) 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.

Franklin Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Franklin Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Electric Co'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.

Franklin Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Franklin Electric Co 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 0.22 0.19 0.21 0.25 0.26

Franklin Electric Co 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 0.38 0.19 0.20 0.30 0.34

FRA:FE4 vs CSW, MIR, SYM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Franklin Electric Co'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.

Franklin Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Franklin Electric Co 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.

Franklin Electric Co'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 )
=0.905/ 3.536
=0.26

Franklin Electric Co'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 )
=0.242/ 0.718
=0.34

* 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 0.34 mean?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #504 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Franklin Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.28. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Franklin Electric Co's value of 0.34 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #504 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CSW and MIR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #504 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Franklin Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Franklin Electric Co's value of 0.34 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Electric Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Franklin Electric Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 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. Franklin Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 8.1% 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 Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.99, compared to a current price of €93.50 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 8.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Franklin Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €93.50 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €91.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FE4:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: €91.99 vs. price of €93.50 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.1% below the Industrial Products median (#504 of 1722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Franklin Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FELE:USA
Address 9255 Coverdale Road, Fort Wayne, IN, USA, 46809
Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment. It has three segments; The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater, The Energy Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in fueling system applications and the Distribution segment sells and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors.
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