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HexcelLTS:0P5H 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates LTS:0P5H with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.35. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hexcel ranks worse than 53.25% 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. Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hexcel was 0.68. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.28.
LTS:0P5H's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.33 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Hexcel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hexcel was 43.30% per year. The lowest was -28.80% per year. And the median was 3.20% 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.
Hexcel (LTS:0P5H) 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.
Hexcel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hexcel Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexcel'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:0P5H vs LOAR, AVAV, DPC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hexcel'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.
Hexcel Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexcel'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.
Hexcel'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.
Hexcel (LTS:0P5H) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #82 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hexcel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.68. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Hexcel's value of 0.31 is 6.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #82 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexcel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LOAR and AVAV?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #82 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hexcel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Hexcel's value of 0.31 is 6.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hexcel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Hexcel 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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. Hexcel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 6.1% 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 Hexcel and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexcel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?
Hexcel (LTS:0P5H) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.35, compared to a current price of €37.09 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 6.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Hexcel (LTS:0P5H), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 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 Hexcel (LTS:0P5H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.09 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.35.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0P5H:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: €28.35 vs. price of €37.09 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#82 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0P5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.
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