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. Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BABBN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Babcock International Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.33.
MEX:BABBN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.47% of 859
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs MEX:BABBN: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Babcock International Group was 14.29%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.22%.
During the past 12 months, Babcock International Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Babcock International Group was 40.40% per year. The lowest was -21.70% per year. And the median was 8.50% 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.
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) 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.
Babcock International Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Babcock International Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Babcock International Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:BABBN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group'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.
Babcock International Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Babcock International Group 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.
Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #142 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Babcock International Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.52. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Babcock International Group's value of 0.23 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #142 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #142 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Babcock International Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Babcock International Group's value of 0.23 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Babcock International Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Babcock International Group 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 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. Babcock International Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 41% 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 Babcock International Group 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. Babcock International Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Babcock International Group stock overvalued right now?
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN52.85, compared to a current price of MXN82.68 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 41% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN82.68 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN52.85.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BABBN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: MXN52.85 vs. price of MXN82.68 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% below the Construction median (#142 of 859)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BABBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Babcock International Group PLC is a British engineering company specializing in the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants and submarines; maintenance support; fleet management for aviation, marine, and land; and provision of technical training and emergency services. The company's operating segments include Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. It generates maximum revenue from the Nuclear segment, which is engaged in providing engineering support to the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine fleet, decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting nuclear generation, and new build projects. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and the Rest of the World.
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