Heath (Samuel) & SonsLSE:HSM 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSM with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks better than 61.05% 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. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HSM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Heath (Samuel) & Sons was 0.46. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.36.
LSE:HSM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 61.05% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs LSE:HSM: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Heath (Samuel) & Sons was 6.20%. The lowest was 1.37%. And the median was 3.88%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Heath (Samuel) & Sons was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -20.50% per year. And the median was 4.75% 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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:HSM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Heath (Samuel) & Sons'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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #335 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.46. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.40 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #335 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heath (Samuel) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heath (Samuel) & Sons' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heath (Samuel) & Sons ranks #335 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Heath (Samuel) & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' value of 0.40 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Heath (Samuel) & Sons' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Heath (Samuel) & Sons 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 2.6% 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heath (Samuel) & Sons's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.45, compared to a current price of £3.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 2.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Heath (Samuel) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 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 Heath (Samuel) & Sons (LSE:HSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heath (Samuel) & Sons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.45.
GuruFocus considers Heath (Samuel) & Sons to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HSM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: £3.45 vs. price of £3.00 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% above the Construction median (#335 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of hardware and bathroom field products. The company's product collection includes Landmark Industrial, Landmark Pure, Style Moderne, Fairfield, Antique, Xenon, Novis, and Curzon. It has one business segment, which is the manufacture and marketing of products in the builder's hardware and bathroom field. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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