Medical Properties TrustFRA:M3P +3.40%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:M3P with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 714 REITs companies, Medical Properties Trust ranks worse than 140055.88% 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. Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Medical Properties Trust was 1.27. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.08.
FRA:M3P's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 0.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Medical Properties Trust was 28.66%. The lowest was 4.22%. And the median was 6.88%.
During the past 12 months, Medical Properties Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -34.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Medical Properties Trust was 42.40% per year. The lowest was -34.20% per year. And the median was 2.40% 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.
Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) 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.
Medical Properties Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Medical Properties Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medical Properties Trust'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.
Medical Properties Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:M3P vs DHC, LTC, SILA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Medical Properties Trust'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.
Medical Properties Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Medical Properties Trust 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.
Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 714 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Medical Properties Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 1.27. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Medical Properties Trust's value of 1.30 is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 714 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medical Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical Properties Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DHC and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 714 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Medical Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Medical Properties Trust's value of 1.30 is 31.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Medical Properties Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Medical Properties Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 714 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. Medical Properties Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 is 31.3% 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 Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medical Properties Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medical Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.65, compared to a current price of €4.08 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 31.3% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Medical Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30 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 Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.08 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.65.
GuruFocus considers Medical Properties Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M3P:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.30 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €4.65 vs. price of €4.08 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the REITs median (#999999 of 714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M3P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medical Properties Trust Inc acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities. Its investments in healthcare real estate, other loans, and any investments in tenants are considered a single reportable segment. Its business strategy is to acquire and develop healthcare facilities and lease the facilities to healthcare operating companies under long-term net leases, which require the tenant to bear of the costs associated with the property. The group's geographic areas are the United States, the United Kingdom, and All other countries.
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