JMPLY (Johnson Matthey) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 264% Above Median

What is Johnson Matthey Dividend Payout Ratio?

Johnson Matthey JMPLY 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 264% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates JMPLY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Chemicals companies, Johnson Matthey ranks worse than 98.35% 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. Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Johnson Matthey PLC is 4.90, which seems too high.

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

JMPLY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.44 Max: 5.62
Current: 4.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Johnson Matthey was 5.62. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.44.

JMPLY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.35% of 908 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs JMPLY: 4.91

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Johnson Matthey is 3.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Johnson Matthey was 6.53%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 3.24%.

Johnson Matthey's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.60.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Johnson Matthey was 62.80% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.

Johnson Matthey (OTCPK:JMPLY) 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.

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Johnson Matthey Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Johnson Matthey Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Johnson Matthey Annual Data

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0.43

0.46

0.68

5.60

Johnson Matthey Semi-Annual Data
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JMPLY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Johnson Matthey'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.

Johnson Matthey Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Johnson Matthey Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Johnson Matthey'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 )
	=	2.048	/	0.366
	=	5.60

Johnson Matthey'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 )
	=	0.604	/	0.377
	=	1.60

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 mean?

Johnson Matthey (JMPLY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Johnson Matthey and its competitors. This is 264% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 5.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #893 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.

Is Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Johnson Matthey's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 264% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 5.62. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Johnson Matthey's value of 1.60 is 344.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #893 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Johnson Matthey has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Johnson Matthey's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #893 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Johnson Matthey in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Johnson Matthey's value of 1.60 is 344.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Matthey's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 5.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Johnson Matthey 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 Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 908 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. Johnson Matthey's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 344.4% 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 Johnson Matthey and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Johnson Matthey's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 264% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Johnson Matthey stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey (JMPLY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.18, compared to a current price of $54.97 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 264% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 344.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Johnson Matthey's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $54.97 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.18. GuruFocus considers Johnson Matthey to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JMPLY:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.60 (264% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: $43.18 vs. price of $54.97 (27.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 344.4% above the Chemicals median (#893 of 908)

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

Johnson Matthey Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies LSE:CRDA LSE:ELM LSE:VCT LSE:ESNT LSE:ZTF LSE:SYNT LSE:TET LSE:IOF LSE:HDD LSE:ITX LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD XSWX:GIVN SHSE:600309 XSWX:SIKA SZSE:002466 OCSE:NSIS B

Other Exchanges JMPLF:USA JMATl:UK JMAT:UK JMT2:Germany

Address 2 Gresham Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 7AD

Website https://www.matthey.com

Johnson Matthey PLC is a platinum group metals (PGMs) company. It uses metal chemistry, catalysis, and process engineering and provides technology and expertise to energy, chemicals, and automotive companies to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions, and improve sustainability. Its segments include Clean Air, PGM Services, Catalyst Technologies, Hydrogen Technologies and Value Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from the PGM Services segment, which enables the energy transition through providing circular solutions as demand for scarce critical materials increases, provides a strategic service to the group supporting the other segments with security of metal supply, and manufactures value-added PGM products. The company derives key revenue from the United Kingdom.

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