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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RCF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.02
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers was 1.02. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.
NSE:RCF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 57.03% of 128
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs NSE:RCF: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers was 8.01%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 2.02%.
During the past 12 months, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 87.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -17.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers was 74.60% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 3.20% 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NSE:RCF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Dividend Payout Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.02. The Agriculture industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 0.35 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 128 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 0.35 is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Agriculture companies is 0.37, based on 128 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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 5.4% 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹361.18, compared to a current price of ₹131.72 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 5.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.37. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹131.72 is trading 63.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹361.18.
GuruFocus considers Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RCF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: ₹361.18 vs. price of ₹131.72 (63.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% below the Agriculture median (#55 of 128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. It operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Thal, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers such as urea, complex fertilizers (NPK), bio-fertilizers, micronutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers, along with a range of industrial chemicals used in various industries. The company distributes its products across India and outside India. The company also offers soil testing and farmer training services. The Company has the following operating segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. The majority revenue generation segment is Industrial Chemicals.
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