NLI HoldingsNL +1.74%67 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 545% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks worse than 193798.26% 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. NLI Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLI Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NLI Holdings was 1.82. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.33.
NL's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, NLI Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NLI Holdings was 107.10% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
NLI Holdings (NYSE:NL) 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.
NLI Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
NLI Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NLI Holdings'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.
NL vs CIX, YOOV, BAER: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI Holdings'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.
NLI Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLI Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
NLI Holdings'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.
NLI Holdings (NL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NLI Holdings and its competitors. This is 545% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, NLI Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is NLI Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
NLI Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 is 545% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.82. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. NLI Holdings' value of 2.13 is 384.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CIX and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places NLI Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. NLI Holdings' value of 2.13 is 384.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NLI Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.44, NLI Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 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. NLI Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 is 384.1% 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 NLI Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. NLI Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13, which is 545% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.38, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13, which is 545% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 384.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.38.
GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.13 (545% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $6.38 vs. price of $5.86 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 384.1% above the Business Services median (#999999 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
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