IOL Chemicals And PharmaceuticalsNSE:IOLCP +2.06%63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:IOLCP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Drug Manufacturers companies, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 76.13% 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. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IOLCP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals was 0.23. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.20.
NSE:IOLCP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 76.13% of 444
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.375
vs NSE:IOLCP: 0.20
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals was 1.92%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 1.02%.
During the past 12 months, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals (NSE:IOLCP) 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.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NSE:IOLCP vs ZTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals'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.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals 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.
* 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.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals (NSE:IOLCP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals ranks #106 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.23. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.55 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals ranks #106 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals ranks #106 out of 444 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.55 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.38, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals 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. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 46.7% 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 IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals 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. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals (NSE:IOLCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.66, compared to a current price of ₹133.66 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 46.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.38. IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals (NSE:IOLCP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 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 IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals (NSE:IOLCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.66 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.66.
GuruFocus considers IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IOLCP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (175% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: ₹93.66 vs. price of ₹133.66 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#106 of 444)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IOLCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Business Description
IOL Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Ltd is an India-based pharmaceutical company. The primary activity of the group is the manufacturing and sale of drugs and organic chemicals. The business activity is functioned through the Chemicals and Pharmaceutical segments. The Chemicals segment produces and sells chemicals such as Ethyl Acetate, Acetic Anhydride, Acetyl Chloride, Mono Chloro Acetic Acid, and Iso Butyl benzene, whereas the Pharmaceutical segment produces and sells various active pharmaceutical ingredients such as Ibuprofen, Metformin, Fenofibrate, Lamotrigine, and others. It derives prime revenue from the Pharmaceutical segment. Geographically, the group's products are sold in both the Indian and international markets.
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