Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Above Median

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FRA:SIU Stewart Information Services Corp FRA:SIU
79 GF Score
Price €57.00
GF Value €66.72
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What is Stewart Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio?

Stewart Information Services FRA:SIU -0.87% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:SIU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Insurance companies, Stewart Information Services ranks better than 51.2% 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. Stewart Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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

FRA:SIU' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stewart Information Services was 0.76. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.51.

FRA:SIU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.2% of 334 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs FRA:SIU: 0.39

As of today (2026-08-04), the Dividend Yield % of Stewart Information Services is 3.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Stewart Information Services was 5.13%. The lowest was 1.65%. And the median was 2.85%.

Stewart Information Services's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.45.

During the past 12 months, Stewart Information Services'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 7.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stewart Information Services was 128.90% per year. The lowest was -59.50% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.

Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU) 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.

Stewart Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Stewart Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stewart Information Services'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.

Stewart Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Stewart Information Services 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 0.12 0.25 0.76 0.58 0.42

Stewart Information Services Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.37 0.32 0.32 0.67 0.38

FRA:SIU vs HMN, HCI, SLDE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Stewart Information Services'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.

Stewart Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Stewart Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stewart Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Stewart Information Services 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.

Stewart Information Services'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 )
=1.751/ 4.176
=0.42

Stewart Information Services'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 )
=0.454/ 0.675
=0.67

* 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 0.67 mean?
Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stewart Information Services and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Stewart Information Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Stewart Information Services ranks #163 out of 334 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Stewart Information Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Stewart Information Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.76. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Stewart Information Services' value of 0.67 is 76.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stewart Information Services ranks #163 out of 334 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stewart Information Services has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stewart Information Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HMN and HCI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Stewart Information Services ranks #163 out of 334 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Stewart Information Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Stewart Information Services' value of 0.67 is 76.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Stewart Information Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Stewart Information Services 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 334 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. Stewart Information Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 76.3% 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 Stewart Information Services and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stewart Information Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stewart Information Services stock overvalued right now?
Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.72, compared to a current price of €57.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 76.3% above the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Stewart Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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 Stewart Information Services (FRA:SIU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stewart Information Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €57.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €66.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SIU:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €66.72 vs. price of €57.00 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% above the Insurance median (#163 of 334)

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

Stewart Information Services Business Description

Other Exchanges STC:USA
Address 1360 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 100, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Stewart Information Services Corp is a customer-focused, title insurance and real estate services company offering products and services to home buyers and sellers, mortgage lenders and servicers, attorneys, and home builders. It has three operating segments: Title insurance and related services which generates key revenue, includes the functions of searching, examining, closing, and insuring the condition of the title to real property. It also includes home and personal insurance services, Real estate solutions segment supports the real estate mortgage industry by providing appraisal management services, online notarization and closing solutions, credit, and real estate information services, search and valuation services. Corporate and other segment is comprised of parent holding company.
79GF Score

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