Landstar System (FRA:LDS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 208% Above Median

What is Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio?

Landstar System FRA:LDS +0.55% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:LDS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €134.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 57.6% 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. Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.

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

FRA:LDS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Landstar System was 0.42. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.12.

FRA:LDS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
57.6% of 566 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs FRA:LDS: 0.39

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Landstar System is 0.76%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Landstar System was 1.24%. The lowest was 0.33%. And the median was 0.61%.

Landstar System's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.35.

During the past 12 months, Landstar System's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Landstar System was 45.80% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 14.00% 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.

Landstar System (FRA:LDS) 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.

Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:LDS vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System'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.

Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Landstar System Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Landstar System'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 )
	=	1.332	/	3.174
	=	0.42

Landstar System'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 )
	=	0.346	/	0.947
	=	0.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 mean?

Landstar System (FRA:LDS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #240 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.

Is Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Landstar System's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.42. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Landstar System's value of 0.37 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #240 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Landstar System's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GXO and HUBG?

According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #240 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Landstar System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Landstar System's value of 0.37 is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Landstar System 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 Transportation company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. Landstar System's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 17.8% 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 Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (FRA:LDS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €134.72, compared to a current price of €182.00 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 17.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Landstar System (FRA:LDS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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 Landstar System (FRA:LDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €182.00 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €134.72. GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LDS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (208% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: €134.72 vs. price of €182.00 (35.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Transportation median (#240 of 566)

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

Landstar System Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

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Address 13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224

Website https://www.landstar.com

Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.

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