The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median


MEX:EL The Estee Lauder Companies Inc MEX:EL
61 GF Score
Price MXN1,410.01
GF Value MXN1,686.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is The Estee Lauder Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Estee Lauder MEX:EL -4.08% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,686.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 72.47% 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. The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.

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

MEX:EL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.13
Current: 0.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Estee Lauder was 1.13. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.35.

MEX:EL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
72.47% of 999 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs MEX:EL: 0.69

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of The Estee Lauder is 1.77%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Estee Lauder was 4.14%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 1.09%.

The Estee Lauder's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6.31.

During the past 12 months, The Estee Lauder's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Estee Lauder was 57.80% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 11.80% 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.

The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) 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.

The Estee Lauder Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

The Estee Lauder Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder'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.

The Estee Lauder Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

The Estee Lauder Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.32 0.75 1.02 1.13

The Estee Lauder 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 0.54 3.89 1.09 0.39 0.47

MEX:EL vs KMB, KVUE, CHD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder'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.

The Estee Lauder Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


MEX:EL
61GF Score
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc MEX:EL
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

The Estee Lauder 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.

The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=32.198/ 28.432
=1.13

The Estee Lauder'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 )
=6.311/ 13.448
=0.47

* 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 0.47 mean?
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #724 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. The Estee Lauder's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #724 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KMB and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #724 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. The Estee Lauder's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.44, The Estee Lauder 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 999 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. The Estee Lauder's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 6.8% 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 The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Estee Lauder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,686.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,410.01 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 6.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 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 The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,410.01 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,686.44. GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,686.44 vs. price of MXN1,410.01 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#724 of 999)

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

The Estee Lauder Business Description

Address 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10153
Estée Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (49% of fiscal 2025 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (17%), and hair care and others (5%). Top-selling brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 31% of revenue from the Americas, 37% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 32% from Asia-Pacific. Estée Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
61GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:EL

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN1,410.01
Price
MXN1,686.44
GF Value