Graco (FRA:GA8) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median

Graco FRA:GA8 +0.38% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,721 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks worse than 50.67% 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. Graco's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

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

FRA:GA8' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Graco was 0.38. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.34.

FRA:GA8's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
50.67% of 1721 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs FRA:GA8: 0.38

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Graco is 1.48%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Graco was 1.81%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 1.19%.

Graco's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.26.

During the past 12 months, Graco's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Graco was 38.60% per year. The lowest was 4.30% per year. And the median was 10.30% 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.

Graco (FRA:GA8) 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.

Graco Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Graco Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graco'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.

Graco Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Graco Annual Data

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FRA:GA8 vs CR, PNR, WTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.

Graco Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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

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Graco Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Graco'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 )
	=	0.939	/	2.519
	=	0.37

Graco'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 )
	=	0.255	/	0.605
	=	0.42

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?

Graco (FRA:GA8) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Graco and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Graco's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #872 out of 1721 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.

Is Graco's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Graco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.38. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Graco's value of 0.42 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #872 out of 1721 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Graco's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CR and PNR?

According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #872 out of 1721 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Graco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Graco's value of 0.42 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Graco 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 Industrial Products company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,721 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. Graco's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 13.5% 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 Graco 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. Graco's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Graco stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.02, compared to a current price of €66.20 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 13.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.20 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.02. GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €78.02 vs. price of €66.20 (15.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 13.5% above the Industrial Products median (#872 of 1721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Graco Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

Comparable Companies CR PNR WTS RRX DCI GTLS FLS GNRC NDSN IEX GEV XTER:SIE XPAR:SU ETN XTER:ENR PH CMI OSTO:ATCO A EMR ITW

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Address 88 - 11th Avenue N.E, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55413

Website https://www.graco.com

Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.

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