Halma (HALMY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median


HALMY Halma PLC HALMY
97 GF Score
Price $105.36
GF Value $90.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Halma Dividend Payout Ratio?

Halma HALMY +0.52% 97 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates HALMY with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 307 Conglomerates companies, Halma ranks better than 73.29% 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. Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

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

HALMY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.33
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Halma was 0.33. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.29.

HALMY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
73.29% of 307 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs HALMY: 0.25

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Halma is 0.61%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Halma was 1.37%. The lowest was 0.51%. And the median was 0.81%.

Halma's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.26.

During the past 12 months, Halma's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Halma was 62.00% per year. The lowest was 5.00% per year. And the median was 7.10% 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.

Halma (OTCPK:HALMY) 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.

Halma Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Halma Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halma'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.

Halma Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Halma Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.31 0.29 0.29 0.24

Halma Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.21 0.37 0.21 0.29 0.20

HALMY vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Halma'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.

Halma Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Halma 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.

Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.647/ 2.651
=0.24

Halma'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 )
=0.262/ 1.303
=0.20

* 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 0.20 mean?
Halma (HALMY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Halma and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Halma ranks #82 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Halma's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.33. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Halma's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halma ranks #82 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halma has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halma's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Halma ranks #82 out of 307 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Halma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Halma's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Halma's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Halma 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.37, based on 307 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. Halma's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 45.9% 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 Halma and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halma's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halma (HALMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.57, compared to a current price of $105.36 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 45.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.37. Halma's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Halma (HALMY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 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 Halma (HALMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $105.36 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.57. GuruFocus considers Halma to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HALMY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: $90.57 vs. price of $105.36 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45.9% below the Conglomerates median (#82 of 307)

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

Halma Business Description

Address Rectory Way, Misbourne Court, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, GBR, HP7 0DE
Halma consists of 49 operating businesses managed in a decentralized manner. The company, through its products, focuses on trying to make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The group operates across three segments: safety, environmental and analysis, and medical equipment. Halma's products include smoke detectors, healthcare equipment, door sensors, and water treatment. Most of the group's products are niche with limited competition. Over 75% of sales are generated in the United States, Europe and United Kingdom. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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