Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA (MIL:DEA) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (As of Dec. 2025) — 117% Above Median

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MIL:DEA Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA MIL:DEA
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What is Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA MIL:DEA 20 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:DEA with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Utilities - Regulated companies, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA ranks better than 74.73% 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. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:DEA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.29


During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA was 0.29. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.29.

MIL:DEA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
74.73% of 372 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.535 vs MIL:DEA: 0.29

As of today (2026-09-20), the Dividend Yield % of Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA is 3.59%.

During the past 3 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA was 3.68%. The lowest was 2.65%. And the median was 2.98%.

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.30.

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.


Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA (MIL:DEA) 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.


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Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA'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.

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
- 0.34 0.37

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.00 0.93 0.00 0.63

MIL:DEA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA'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.


Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA 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.

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA'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 )
=0.3/ 0.82121379400619
=0.37

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.3/ 0.47580984817941
=0.63

* 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 0.63 mean?
Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA (MIL:DEA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA ranks #94 out of 372 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's value of 0.63 is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA ranks #94 out of 372 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA ranks #94 out of 372 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's value of 0.63 is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 372 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. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 17.8% 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 Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA stock overvalued right now?
Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA (MIL:DEA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 17.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA (MIL:DEA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA Business Description

Address Via Guazzatore no. 159, Osimo, ITA, 60027
Distribuzione Elettrica Adriatica SpA is a Italy based company. Its activity is divided into two distinct business lines dedicated, respectively, to the distribution of electricity (Distribution Electrical Energy) and public lighting (Public Lighting). In the distribution of electricity, The company deals with the activities relating to the operation, maintenance and development of medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) infrastructures with the objective of allowing the transport of electricity from the substations of the distribution networks to the withdrawal points (PoD). The public lighting includes design, construction and maintenance of public lighting systems, by virtue of obtaining concessions from the relevant municipalities.
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