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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. HP Adhesives's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for HP Adhesives's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HPAL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of HP Adhesives was 0.48. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.
NSE:HPAL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.14% of 909
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs NSE:HPAL: 0.48
HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) 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.
HP Adhesives Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
HP Adhesives Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP Adhesives'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:HPAL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, HP Adhesives'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.
HP Adhesives Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, HP Adhesives's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP Adhesives'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.
HP Adhesives'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.
HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HP Adhesives and its competitors. Over the past decade, HP Adhesives' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #583 out of 909 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is HP Adhesives' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HP Adhesives' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.48. Based on the distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #583 out of 909 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HP Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP Adhesives' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #583 out of 909 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places HP Adhesives in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35. Historically, HP Adhesives' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.48 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.35, based on 909 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. 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 HP Adhesives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP Adhesives's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹88.10, compared to a current price of ₹32.91 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. HP Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP Adhesives stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹32.91 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹88.10.
GuruFocus considers HP Adhesives to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HPAL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹88.10 vs. price of ₹32.91 (62.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HP Adhesives Ltd is an adhesives and sealants company. The company's products include solvent cement, silicone sealants, contact adhesives, white glue/PVA, epoxy putty, epoxy adhesives, spray paint, drainage solutions, and plumbing accessories. The company operates in only one reportable business segment which is the business of Adhesives & Solvent products.
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