IIFL FinanceNSE:IIFL +0.16%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates NSE:IIFL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹605.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Credit Services companies, IIFL Finance ranks better than 82.99% 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. IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IIFL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of IIFL Finance was 0.40. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
NSE:IIFL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 82.99% of 194
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs NSE:IIFL: 0.10
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of IIFL Finance was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 12.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) 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.
IIFL Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
IIFL Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IIFL Finance'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:IIFL vs V, MA, AXP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, IIFL Finance'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.
IIFL Finance Dividend Payout Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IIFL Finance'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.
IIFL Finance'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.
IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on IIFL Finance and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #33 out of 194 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
IIFL Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.40. The Credit Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. IIFL Finance's value of 0.29 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #33 out of 194 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IIFL Finance has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IIFL Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #33 out of 194 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places IIFL Finance in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. IIFL Finance's value of 0.29 is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IIFL Finance's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.32, IIFL Finance has consistently been below 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 Credit Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.32, based on 194 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. IIFL Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 9.4% below 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 IIFL Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IIFL Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IIFL Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹605.73, compared to a current price of ₹519.55 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 9.4% below the Credit Services industry median of 0.32. IIFL Finance's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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 IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IIFL Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹519.55 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹605.73.
GuruFocus considers IIFL Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IIFL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (93% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: ₹605.73 vs. price of ₹519.55 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Credit Services median (#33 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IIFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IIFL Finance Ltd and its subsidiaries provide financial services in India. The company is based in India and generates all revenue domestically. It operates under two primary business units: core products and synergistic products. Core products account for the firm's offerings of home loans, gold loans, business loans, and microfinance solutions. Synergistic products involve the company's operations in capital markets, construction, and real estate. Home loans and business loans together make up the operating component of its product offerings.
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