Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Nov. 2025) — 60% Above Median

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LSE:HSP Hargreaves Services PLC LSE:HSP
71 GF Score
Price £8.00
GF Value £8.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hargreaves Services Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hargreaves Services LSE:HSP -0.74% 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Nov. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Conglomerates companies, Hargreaves Services ranks worse than 71.79% 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. Hargreaves Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.56.

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

LSE:HSP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.35   Max: 3.88
Current: 0.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hargreaves Services was 3.88. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.35.

LSE:HSP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
71.79% of 312 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs LSE:HSP: 0.57

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Hargreaves Services is 4.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hargreaves Services was 11.86%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 2.15%.

Hargreaves Services's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.19.

During the past 12 months, Hargreaves Services's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 71.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hargreaves Services was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -47.20% per year. And the median was 14.80% 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.

Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP) 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.

Hargreaves Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hargreaves Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hargreaves Services'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.

Hargreaves Services Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hargreaves Services Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.08 0.10 0.64 0.82

Hargreaves Services Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 1.18 0.56 1.49 0.58 0.56

LSE:HSP vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hargreaves Services'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.

Hargreaves Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Hargreaves Services 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.

Hargreaves Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: May. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: May. 2025 )
=0.365/ 0.445
=0.82

Hargreaves Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=0.185/ 0.33
=0.56

* 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 0.56 mean?
Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hargreaves Services and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Hargreaves Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #224 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Hargreaves Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hargreaves Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 3.88. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Hargreaves Services' value of 0.56 is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #224 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hargreaves Services has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hargreaves Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #224 out of 312 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hargreaves Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Hargreaves Services' value of 0.56 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hargreaves Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Hargreaves Services 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 312 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. Hargreaves Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 55.6% 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 Hargreaves Services and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Hargreaves Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hargreaves Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.54, compared to a current price of £8.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 55.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.36. Hargreaves Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Nov. 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 Hargreaves Services (LSE:HSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.54. GuruFocus considers Hargreaves Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSP:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: £8.54 vs. price of £8.00 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.6% above the Conglomerates median (#224 of 312)

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

Hargreaves Services Business Description

Other Exchanges HSPl:UKH6W:Germany
Address West Terrace, Esh Winning, Durham, GBR, DH7 9PT
Hargreaves Services PLC delivers projects and services in the infrastructure, energy, and property sectors, supporting key industries within the UK and South East Asia. The company's business segments are Services; Hargreaves Land; Unallocated and Hargreaves Raw Materials Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. The Services segment provides materials handling, mechanical and electrical engineering, land restoration, logistics and bulk earthmoving into the energy, environmental, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
71GF Score

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