FDCNSE:FDC +1.58%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:FDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹481.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Drug Manufacturers companies, FDC ranks better than 65.54% 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. FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FDC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of FDC was 0.33. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.26.
NSE:FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 65.54% of 444
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.375
vs NSE:FDC: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of FDC was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 12.85% 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.
FDC (NSE:FDC) 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.
FDC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
FDC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FDC'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:FDC vs ZTS, UTHR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, FDC'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.
FDC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FDC'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.
FDC'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.
FDC (NSE:FDC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on FDC and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, FDC ranks #153 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
FDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 204% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.33. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. FDC's value of 0.79 is 110.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FDC ranks #153 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FDC has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FDC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, FDC ranks #153 out of 444 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts FDC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. FDC's value of 0.79 is 110.7% above this benchmark. Historically, FDC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.38, FDC 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.38, based on 444 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. FDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 110.7% 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 FDC and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC (NSE:FDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹481.08, compared to a current price of ₹430.55 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 110.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.38. FDC's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 FDC (NSE:FDC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 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 FDC (NSE:FDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹430.55 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹481.08.
GuruFocus considers FDC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FDC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.79 (204% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: ₹481.08 vs. price of ₹430.55 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#153 of 444)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FDC Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading pharmaceutical products. It has its presence in numerous therapeutic segments including anti-infectives, gastrointestinal treatments, ophthalmics, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, cardiovascular solutions, anti-diabetics, and others. The company's different pharmaceutical products are marketed through brands such as Electral, Enerzal, Zifi, Zocon, Vitcofol, Otek Ac Neo, Amodep AT, Simyl MCT Oil, and many others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from India and the rest from the United States of America, and other regions.
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