Standard Motor ProductsFRA:SRU -1.20%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:SRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.55. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 778 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 58.61% 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. Standard Motor Products's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SRU'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Standard Motor Products was 0.39. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.30.
FRA:SRU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.61% of 778
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:SRU: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Standard Motor Products was 5.39%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 1.99%.
During the past 12 months, Standard Motor Products's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Standard Motor Products was 32.40% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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.
Standard Motor Products Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:SRU vs FOXF, HYLN, THRM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Standard Motor Products 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.
Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #322 out of 778 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Standard Motor Products' value of 0.40 is 11.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #322 out of 778 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #322 out of 778 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Standard Motor Products' value of 0.40 is 11.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Standard Motor Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 778 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. Standard Motor Products's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 11.1% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Standard Motor Products's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.55, compared to a current price of €32.80 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 11.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €32.80 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.55.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: €36.55 vs. price of €32.80 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#322 of 778)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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