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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. Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LICI'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.13
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Life Insurance of India was 0.13. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.
NSE:LICI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 89.25% of 335
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs NSE:LICI: 0.13
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Life Insurance of India was 2.27%. The lowest was 0.21%. And the median was 0.67%.
During the past 12 months, Life Insurance of India's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Life Insurance of India was 100.00% per year. The lowest was 100.00% per year. And the median was 100.00% 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.
Life Insurance of India (NSE:LICI) 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.
Life Insurance of India Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Life Insurance of India Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Life Insurance of India'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.
Life Insurance of India Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NSE:LICI vs AFL, MET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Life Insurance of India'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.
Life Insurance of India Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Life Insurance of India 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.
Life Insurance of India'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.
Life Insurance of India (NSE:LICI) 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 Life Insurance of India and its competitors. Over the past decade, Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Insurance of India ranks #36 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Life Insurance of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.13. Based on the distribution chart, Life Insurance of India ranks #36 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Life Insurance of India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Insurance of India's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Life Insurance of India ranks #36 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Life Insurance of India in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Life Insurance of India's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.13 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 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 Life Insurance of India and its competitors. For the Insurance 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. Life Insurance of India'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 Life Insurance of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Insurance of India (NSE:LICI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹478.38, compared to a current price of ₹441.30 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Life Insurance of India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Life Insurance of India (NSE:LICI), 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 Life Insurance of India (NSE:LICI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Insurance of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹441.30 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹478.38.
GuruFocus considers Life Insurance of India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LICI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹478.38 vs. price of ₹441.30 (7.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LICI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Insurance Corporation of India is engaged in providing life insurance in India. The company offers diversified product portfolio covering various segments across individual products and group products.
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