Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.80 (As of May. 2026) — 78% Above Median

What is Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC +1.31% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of May. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R199.93 (Fairly Valued). Among 96 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks worse than 62.5% 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. Hudaco Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.80.

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

JSE:HDC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hudaco Industries was 0.52. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.45.

JSE:HDC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.5% of 96 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs JSE:HDC: 0.48

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Hudaco Industries is 5.90%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hudaco Industries was 10.21%. The lowest was 2.94%. And the median was 4.88%.

Hudaco Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was R7.70.

During the past 12 months, Hudaco Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hudaco Industries was 36.30% per year. The lowest was -8.50% per year. And the median was 7.45% 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.

Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) 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.

Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data

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0.41

0.44

0.46

0.52

0.46

Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.91	0.27	0.76	0.26	0.80

JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Hudaco Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Hudaco Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	10.5	/	22.78
	=	0.46

Hudaco Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
	=	7.7	/	9.65
	=	0.80

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 mean?

Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #60 out of 96 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.

Is Hudaco Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Hudaco Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.52. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.80 is 90.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #60 out of 96 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hudaco Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?

According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #60 out of 96 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hudaco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Hudaco Industries' value of 0.80 is 90.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Hudaco Industries 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 Industrial Distribution company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 96 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. Hudaco Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 90.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R199.93, compared to a current price of R189.96 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 90.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R189.96 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R199.93. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.80 (78% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: R199.93 vs. price of R189.96 (5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100
Industry Position: 90.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#60 of 96)

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Distribution

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Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609

Website https://www.hudaco.co.za

Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.

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