Aster DM Quality CareNSE:ASTERDM -0.21%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTERDM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹660.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aster DM Quality Care ranks worse than 60.08% 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. Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTERDM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.69 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.5
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aster DM Quality Care was 0.87. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.69.
NSE:ASTERDM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 60.08% of 248
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs NSE:ASTERDM: 0.50
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aster DM Quality Care was 1.24%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 0.74%.
During the past 12 months, Aster DM Quality Care's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -33.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) 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.
Aster DM Quality Care Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Aster DM Quality Care Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aster DM Quality Care'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.
NSE:ASTERDM vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Aster DM Quality Care 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.
Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aster DM Quality Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.87. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 1.11 is 170.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aster DM Quality Care has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aster DM Quality Care's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #149 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aster DM Quality Care in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 1.11 is 170.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aster DM Quality Care's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Aster DM Quality Care 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 248 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. Aster DM Quality Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 170.7% 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 Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aster DM Quality Care's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aster DM Quality Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹660.21, compared to a current price of ₹791.55 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 170.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Aster DM Quality Care's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹791.55 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹660.21.
GuruFocus considers Aster DM Quality Care to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTERDM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ₹660.21 vs. price of ₹791.55 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 170.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#149 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTERDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd is an India-based integrated healthcare provider. The group operates a comprehensive healthcare network comprising approximately 19 hospitals, 10 clinics, over 200 pharmacies, and more than 255 diagnostic laboratories across states. Its business segments include Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Others, with the majority of revenue derived from the Hospitals segment. Aster has been delivering high-quality care from primary to quaternary through dedicated personnel across clinical and non-clinical roles. Aster has a presence in metropolitan as well as Tier II and Tier III cities, and is committed to providing advanced and accessible healthcare in line with global standards, guided by a patient-first approach.
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