H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

What is H.B. Fuller Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1 +1.41% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of May. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 71.89% 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. H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HB1' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of H.B. Fuller Co was 0.24. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.22.

FRA:HB1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
71.89% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs FRA:HB1: 0.22

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of H.B. Fuller Co is 1.60%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of H.B. Fuller Co was 2.49%. The lowest was 0.82%. And the median was 1.15%.

H.B. Fuller Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was €0.21.

During the past 12 months, H.B. Fuller Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of H.B. Fuller Co was 18.30% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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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H.B. Fuller Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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H.B. Fuller Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.

H.B. Fuller Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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H.B. Fuller Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.802	/	3.668
	=	0.22

H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
	=	0.21	/	1.053
	=	0.20

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 mean?

H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #255 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.

Is H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

H.B. Fuller Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.24. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 0.20 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #255 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does H.B. Fuller Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HWKN and WDFC?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #255 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 0.20 is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.36, H.B. Fuller 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 a Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 44.4% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.28, compared to a current price of €50.50 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 44.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €50.50 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.28. GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: €58.28 vs. price of €50.50 (13.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Chemicals median (#255 of 907)

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H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies HWKN WDFC AVNT CC CLMT ASH KWR NGVT MTX IOSP LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

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Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101

Website https://www.hbfuller.com

H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.

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