Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

What is Dolby Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio?

Dolby Laboratories FRA:FUO -3.24% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:FUO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks better than 51.36% 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. Dolby Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

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

FRA:FUO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dolby Laboratories was 0.48. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.27.

FRA:FUO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.36% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs FRA:FUO: 0.44

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of Dolby Laboratories is 2.73%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Dolby Laboratories was 2.73%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 1.20%.

Dolby Laboratories's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.31.

During the past 12 months, Dolby Laboratories's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dolby Laboratories was 17.00% per year. The lowest was 7.10% per year. And the median was 11.05% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) 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.

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Dolby Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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Dolby Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:FUO vs AMTM, UNF, AZZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Dolby Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Dolby Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Dolby Laboratories'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 )
	=	1.125	/	2.343
	=	0.48

Dolby Laboratories'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 )
	=	0.311	/	0.872
	=	0.36

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 mean?

Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #251 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.

Is Dolby Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Dolby Laboratories' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.48. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Dolby Laboratories' value of 0.36 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #251 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Dolby Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AMTM and UNF?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #251 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Dolby Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Dolby Laboratories' value of 0.36 is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. Dolby Laboratories's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 18.2% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.72, compared to a current price of €44.18 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 18.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €44.18 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.72. GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FUO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €73.72 vs. price of €44.18 (40.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Business Services median (#251 of 516)

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Dolby Laboratories Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Website https://www.dolby.com

Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.

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