Danske Bank ASLTS:0NVC +0.13%63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 505% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NVC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr232.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Banks companies, Danske Bank AS ranks worse than 84.73% 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. Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NVC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Danske Bank AS was 0.59. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.40.
LTS:0NVC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 84.73% of 1172
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs LTS:0NVC: 0.59
During the past 12 months, Danske Bank AS's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 67.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Danske Bank AS was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 18.20% 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.
Danske Bank AS (LTS:0NVC) 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.
Danske Bank AS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Danske Bank AS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danske Bank AS'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.
Danske Bank AS Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Danske Bank AS'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.
Danske Bank AS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danske Bank AS'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.
Danske Bank AS'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.
Danske Bank AS (LTS:0NVC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Danske Bank AS and its competitors. This is 505% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #993 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Danske Bank AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.42 is 505% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.59. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Danske Bank AS's value of 2.42 is 656.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #993 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Danske Bank AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danske Bank AS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #993 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Danske Bank AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Danske Bank AS's value of 2.42 is 656.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Danske Bank AS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Danske Bank AS 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 Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,172 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. Danske Bank AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.42 is 656.3% 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 Danske Bank AS and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danske Bank AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.42, which is 505% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danske Bank AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danske Bank AS (LTS:0NVC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr232.17, compared to a current price of kr346.10 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.42, which is 505% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 656.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Danske Bank AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Danske Bank AS (LTS:0NVC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.42 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 Danske Bank AS (LTS:0NVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danske Bank AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr346.10 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr232.17.
GuruFocus considers Danske Bank AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NVC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.42 (505% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: kr232.17 vs. price of kr346.10 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 656.3% above the Banks median (#993 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1871, Danske Bank's headquarters are in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the largest Danish bank with a dominant market share of 24% in lending and 27% in deposits. It operates through 144 branches in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Northern Ireland.
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