Baxter InternationalMEX:BAX 44 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAX with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN575.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Baxter International ranks better than 82.92% 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. Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BAX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Baxter International was 0.55. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.37.
MEX:BAX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 82.92% of 281
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs MEX:BAX: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Baxter International was 3.97%. The lowest was 0.84%. And the median was 1.23%.
During the past 12 months, Baxter International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -60.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Baxter International was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -35.90% per year. And the median was 6.70% 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.
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) 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.
Baxter International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Baxter International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baxter International'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.
MEX:BAX vs COO, ATR, RGEN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International'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.
Baxter International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Baxter International 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.
Baxter International'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.
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #48 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Baxter International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.55. Based on the distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #48 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COO and ATR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #48 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Baxter International in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, Baxter International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.55 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. 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 Baxter International and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baxter International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (MEX:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN575.93, compared to a current price of MXN368.89 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN368.89 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN575.93.
GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BAX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN575.93 vs. price of MXN368.89 (35.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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