CVS Health (MEX:CVS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


MEX:CVS CVS Health Corp MEX:CVS
70 GF Score
Price MXN1,810.00
GF Value MXN1,330.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is CVS Health Dividend Payout Ratio?

CVS Health MEX:CVS +1.26% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates MEX:CVS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,330.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 9 Healthcare Plans companies, CVS Health ranks worse than 66.67% 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. CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CVS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CVS Health was 0.68. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.32.

MEX:CVS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.67% of 9 companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 0.31 vs MEX:CVS: 0.38

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of CVS Health is 2.69%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CVS Health was 5.86%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 2.97%.

CVS Health's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11.99.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CVS Health was 37.00% per year. The lowest was -33.80% per year. And the median was 6.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

CVS Health (MEX:CVS) 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.

CVS Health Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

CVS Health Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CVS Health'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.

CVS Health Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CVS Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.68 0.28 0.49 0.39

CVS Health Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.37 0.42 0.61 0.26

MEX:CVS vs ELV, CI, HUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health'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.

CVS Health Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CVS Health 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.

CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=47.895/ 121.538
=0.39

CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11.992/ 46.344
=0.26

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 mean?
CVS Health (MEX:CVS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #6 out of 9 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CVS Health's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.68. The Healthcare Plans industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31. CVS Health's value of 0.26 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #6 out of 9 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ELV and CI?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #6 out of 9 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CVS Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31. CVS Health's value of 0.26 is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CVS Health's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.31, CVS Health 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Plans companies is 0.31, based on 9 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. CVS Health's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 16.1% 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 CVS Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVS Health's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (MEX:CVS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,330.95, compared to a current price of MXN1,810.00 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 16.1% below the Healthcare Plans industry median of 0.31. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,810.00 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,330.95. GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CVS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,330.95 vs. price of MXN1,810.00 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.1% below the Healthcare Plans median (#6 of 9)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CVS Health Business Description

Address One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, USA, 02895
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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