Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 78% Above Median

What is Nestle India Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nestle India NSE:NESTLEIND +1.29% 98 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates NSE:NESTLEIND with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,480.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle India ranks worse than 72.44% 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. Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NESTLEIND' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.67 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nestle India was 0.91. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.67.

NSE:NESTLEIND's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
72.44% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs NSE:NESTLEIND: 0.68

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Nestle India is 0.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nestle India was 1.63%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 0.97%.

Nestle India's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.00.

During the past 12 months, Nestle India's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nestle India was 38.50% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 13.35% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) 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.

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Nestle India Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Nestle India Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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NSE:NESTLEIND vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle 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.

Nestle India Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Nestle India Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	12	/	18.549
	=	0.65

Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	7	/	5.908
	=	1.18

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.19 mean?

Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.19 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nestle India and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #723 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.

Is Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Nestle India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.19 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Nestle India's value of 1.19 is 170.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #723 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle India has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Nestle India's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #723 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nestle India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Nestle India's value of 1.19 is 170.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle India's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Nestle India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 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. Nestle India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.19 is 170.5% 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 Nestle India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle India's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.19, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Nestle India stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,480.36, compared to a current price of ₹1,405.20 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.19, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 170.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Nestle India's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.19 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,405.20 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,480.36. GuruFocus considers Nestle India to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NESTLEIND:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.19 (78% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: ₹1,480.36 vs. price of ₹1,405.20 (5.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 98/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 170.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#723 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NESTLEIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nestle India Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies BOM:500825 BOM:500800 BOM:500368 BOM:543458 BOM:531531 BOM:531335 BOM:543653 BOM:519600 BOM:532783 BOM:512573 XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999 LSE:ABF

Other Exchanges 500790:India

Address Jacaranda Marg, M Block, National Highway 8, Nestle House, Phase II, DLF City, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122 002

Website https://www.nestle.in

Nestle India Ltd is mainly involved in Food business which incorporates product groups viz. Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery. The company's brand portfolio provides Nestle Healthy Breakfast Cereals, Coffee, Chocolates & Confectionery, Nutrition, Dairy, Foods, Vending and Food Services, My Nestle, Nestle Health Science, Import, Tea export, and NESTLE Ad Campaigns. The company has single operating segment. The company has presence in India and Outside India. The company generates majority of revenue from India.

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