Convatec GroupLSE:CTEC -0.09%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTEC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Convatec Group ranks better than 56.94% 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. Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTEC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Convatec Group was 0.49. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.43.
LSE:CTEC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 56.94% of 281
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs LSE:CTEC: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Convatec Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Convatec Group was 60.10% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 4.45% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) 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.
Convatec Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Convatec Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Convatec Group'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.
LSE:CTEC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Convatec Group'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.
Convatec Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Convatec Group'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.
Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Convatec Group and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #121 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Convatec Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.49. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Convatec Group's value of 0.19 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #121 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Convatec Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Convatec Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #121 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Convatec Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Convatec Group's value of 0.19 is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Convatec Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Convatec Group 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. Convatec Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 54.8% 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 Convatec Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Convatec Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Convatec Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.55, compared to a current price of £2.12 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 54.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. Convatec Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.12 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.55.
GuruFocus considers Convatec Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTEC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: £2.55 vs. price of £2.12 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#121 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Originally spun out of Bristol-Myers Squibb, Convatec designs, manufactures, and markets advanced wound care, ostomy, continence care, and infusion sets for the acute-care hospital and chronic-care home settings. Advanced wound care and ostomy supplies are the largest divisions, accounting for 32% and 28% of total revenue, respectively. Continence care has become a slightly smaller business (22% of revenue) following the decision to exit the acute care market, and infusion sets contribute 18% of consolidated revenue.
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