FortiveLTS:0IRE -0.57%74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks better than 93.56% 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. Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IRE'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fortive was 0.13. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.09.
LTS:0IRE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.56% of 1212
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs LTS:0IRE: 0.09
During the past 12 months, Fortive's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fortive was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Fortive (LTS:0IRE) 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.
Fortive Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Fortive Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortive'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.
LTS:0IRE vs TRMB, MKSI, CGNX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive'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.
Fortive Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortive'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.
Fortive'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.
Fortive (LTS:0IRE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #78 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fortive's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is near median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.13. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Fortive's value of 0.09 is 80.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #78 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TRMB and MKSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #78 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fortive in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Fortive's value of 0.09 is 80.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fortive's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Fortive 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 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. Fortive's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 80.9% 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 Fortive and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortive's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive (LTS:0IRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.38, compared to a current price of $61.19 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 80.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.19 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.38.
GuruFocus considers Fortive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IRE:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (near median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $59.38 vs. price of $61.19 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% below the Hardware median (#78 of 1212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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