Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 791% Above Median

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FRA:HFVA Hufvudstaden AB FRA:HFVA
75 GF Score
Price €10.69
GF Value €11.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hufvudstaden AB Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hufvudstaden AB FRA:HFVA -0.28% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 791% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:HFVA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Real Estate companies, Hufvudstaden AB ranks worse than 64.64% 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. Hufvudstaden AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.05.

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

FRA:HFVA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.23   Max: 1.47
Current: 0.56


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hufvudstaden AB was 1.47. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.23.

FRA:HFVA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
64.64% of 707 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs FRA:HFVA: 0.56

As of today (2026-07-21), the Dividend Yield % of Hufvudstaden AB is 2.51%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hufvudstaden AB was 3.59%. The lowest was 1.57%. And the median was 2.22%.

Hufvudstaden AB's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.27.

During the past 12 months, Hufvudstaden AB's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hufvudstaden AB was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -11.50% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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


Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA) 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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Hufvudstaden AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hufvudstaden AB'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.

Hufvudstaden AB Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hufvudstaden AB 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 0.17 0.73 0.00 1.48 0.67

Hufvudstaden AB 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 7.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.05

FRA:HFVA vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hufvudstaden AB'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.


Hufvudstaden AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hufvudstaden AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hufvudstaden AB 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.

Hufvudstaden AB'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 )
=0.257/ 0.385
=0.67

Hufvudstaden AB'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 )
=0.269/ 0.131
=2.05

* 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 2.05 mean?
Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.05 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hufvudstaden AB and its competitors. This is 791% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Hufvudstaden AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hufvudstaden AB ranks #457 out of 707 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Hufvudstaden AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hufvudstaden AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.05 is 791% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.47. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Hufvudstaden AB's value of 2.05 is 412.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hufvudstaden AB ranks #457 out of 707 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hufvudstaden AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hufvudstaden AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hufvudstaden AB ranks #457 out of 707 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hufvudstaden AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Hufvudstaden AB's value of 2.05 is 412.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hufvudstaden AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Hufvudstaden AB 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.40, based on 707 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. Hufvudstaden AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.05 is 412.5% 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 Hufvudstaden AB and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hufvudstaden AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.05, which is 791% 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 Hufvudstaden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.45, compared to a current price of €10.69 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.05, which is 791% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 412.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.40. Hufvudstaden AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.05 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 Hufvudstaden AB (FRA:HFVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hufvudstaden AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.69 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.45. GuruFocus considers Hufvudstaden AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HFVA:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.05 (791% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: €11.45 vs. price of €10.69 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 412.5% above the Real Estate median (#457 of 707)

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


Hufvudstaden AB Business Description

Address Regeringsgatan 38, Stockholm, SWE, SE-111 77
Hufvudstaden AB A manages and develops commercial properties in Sweden. The company focuses on retail and office properties in the Stockholm and Gothenburg area. The group's operations are divided into three segments: Property Management, NK Retail, and Other Operations. It rents out centrally located residential and commercial properties such as shops, offices, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, warehouses, garages, and apartments. It also owns Nordiska Kompaniet, a department store in Stockholm, Sweden. The company operates through three divisions: Stockholm business area, Gothenburg business area, and Noridska Kompaniet business area. The Stockholm business area contributes the majority of revenue.
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