Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Above Median

What is Bharat Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bharat Electronics NSE:BEL -2.76% 98 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:BEL with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹396.49 (Fairly Valued). Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Bharat Electronics ranks worse than 51.3% 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. Bharat Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

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

NSE:BEL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bharat Electronics was 0.46. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.38.

NSE:BEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.3% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs NSE:BEL: 0.34

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of Bharat Electronics is 0.68%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bharat Electronics was 6.37%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 1.33%.

Bharat Electronics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1.95.

During the past 12 months, Bharat Electronics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bharat Electronics was 80.40% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 18.80% 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.

Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) 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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Bharat Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bharat Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Bharat Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bharat Electronics Annual Data

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NSE:BEL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Electronics'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.

Bharat Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bharat Electronics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bharat Electronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	2.85	/	8.29
	=	0.34

Bharat Electronics'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 )
	=	1.95	/	3.04
	=	0.64

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 mean?

Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bharat Electronics and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Bharat Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Electronics ranks #79 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.

Is Bharat Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bharat Electronics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.46. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Bharat Electronics' value of 0.64 is 93.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Electronics ranks #79 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bharat Electronics has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bharat Electronics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?

According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Bharat Electronics ranks #79 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bharat Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Bharat Electronics' value of 0.64 is 93.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Electronics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Bharat Electronics 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 Aerospace & Defense company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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. Bharat Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 93.9% 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 Bharat Electronics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Electronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bharat Electronics stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹396.49, compared to a current price of ₹407.60 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 93.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Bharat Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 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 Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹407.60 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹396.49. GuruFocus considers Bharat Electronics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BEL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (68% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: ₹396.49 vs. price of ₹407.60 (2.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 98/100
Industry Position: 93.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#79 of 154)

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

Bharat Electronics Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Address Outer Ring Road, Nagavara, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560045

Website https://www.bel-india.in

Bharat Electronics Ltd is an aerospace and defense company predominantly owned by the Indian government. It manufactures a wide range of specialized electronics and equipment for defense and civilian use. Its investments are made in research and development to meet the ever-changing needs of customers and to test products in its pipeline. Its product portfolio includes unmanned systems, land-based radars, batteries, weapon systems, fuzes, simulators, and jammers, among others. It also provides cybersecurity and software products. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from the defense sector. Geographically, the company's key revenue is derived from India, and it also has international customers from countries like the United Kingdom, Israel, and others.

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