Old Dominion Freight LineMEX:ODFL 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates MEX:ODFL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,180.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks better than 78.55% 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. Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ODFL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Old Dominion Freight Line was 0.24. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.10.
MEX:ODFL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 78.55% of 564
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.445
vs MEX:ODFL: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Old Dominion Freight Line was 0.83%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 0.36%.
During the past 12 months, Old Dominion Freight Line's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Old Dominion Freight Line was 38.40% per year. The lowest was 23.10% per year. And the median was 34.85% 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.
Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) 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.
Old Dominion Freight Line Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Old Dominion Freight Line 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.
Old Dominion Freight Line Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:ODFL vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line'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.
Old Dominion Freight Line Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Old Dominion Freight Line 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.
Old Dominion Freight Line'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.
Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #121 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.24. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 0.25 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #121 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to XPO and KNX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #121 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 0.25 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Old Dominion Freight Line's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Old Dominion Freight Line 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Old Dominion Freight Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 43.8% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,180.17, compared to a current price of MXN3,756.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 43.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,756.00 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,180.17.
GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ODFL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: MXN3,180.17 vs. price of MXN3,756.00 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% below the Transportation median (#121 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ODFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
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