Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 117% Above Median

What is Gooch & Housego Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gooch & Housego FRA:GPL +0.96% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:GPL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, Gooch & Housego ranks better than 61.63% 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. Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

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

FRA:GPL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gooch & Housego was 0.52. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.24.

FRA:GPL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
61.63% of 1212 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs FRA:GPL: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Gooch & Housego is 1.45%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gooch & Housego was 3.49%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 0.88%.

Gooch & Housego's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.10.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gooch & Housego was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -25.10% per year. And the median was 10.40% 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.

Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) 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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Gooch & Housego Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Gooch & Housego Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.38

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FRA:GPL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gooch & Housego'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.

Gooch & Housego Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Gooch & Housego Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Gooch & Housego'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 )
	=	0.152	/	0.398
	=	0.38

Gooch & Housego'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 )
	=	0.096	/	0.186
	=	0.52

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 mean?

Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gooch & Housego and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #465 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.

Is Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Gooch & Housego's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.52. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Gooch & Housego's value of 0.52 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #465 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gooch & Housego has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gooch & Housego's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #465 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Gooch & Housego in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Gooch & Housego's value of 0.52 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gooch & Housego's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Gooch & Housego 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 Hardware company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 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. Gooch & Housego's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 10.6% 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 Gooch & Housego and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gooch & Housego's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Gooch & Housego stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.85, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 10.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Gooch & Housego's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.85. GuruFocus considers Gooch & Housego to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GPL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: €6.85 vs. price of €10.50 (53.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 10.6% above the Hardware median (#465 of 1212)

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

Gooch & Housego Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

Comparable Companies LSE:TTG LSE:SOLI LSE:KETL LSE:WPHO LSE:LST LSE:CPX LSE:DSCV TPE:2308 APH GLW TPE:2317 TSE:6981 XKRX:009150 SZSE:002475 TEL TPE:2383 SZSE:002384 FLEX SZSE:300476 TPE:3037

Other Exchanges GCHHF:USA GHHl:UK GHH:UK GPL:Germany

Address Dowlish Ford, Ilminster, Somerset, GBR, TA19 0PF

Website https://www.gandh.com

Gooch & Housego PLC provides photonics technologies and solutions for industrial, aerospace and defence, life sciences, and scientific research applications. Its products include acousto-optic, electro optic and fibre optic components, precision optics, optical systems, and related photonic technologies used in mission critical applications. The company operates through the Industrial, Aerospace and Defence, and Life Sciences segments, with the Industrial segment generating the majority of revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of components and subsystems, and operations span the United Kingdom, the USA, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

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