Vedanta (NSE:VEDL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio?

Vedanta NSE:VEDL -1.02% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates NSE:VEDL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹69.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Metals & Mining companies, Vedanta ranks worse than 96% 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. Vedanta's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Vedanta Ltd is 1.21, which seems too high.

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

NSE:VEDL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.49 Max: 4.94
Current: 1.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vedanta was 4.94. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.49.

NSE:VEDL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96% of 300 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs NSE:VEDL: 1.21

As of today (2026-07-17), the Dividend Yield % of Vedanta is 13.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Vedanta was 142.93%. The lowest was 2.29%. And the median was 31.11%.

Vedanta's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11.00.

During the past 12 months, Vedanta's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vedanta was 196.30% per year. The lowest was -37.50% per year. And the median was 17.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Vedanta (NSE:VEDL) 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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Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vedanta'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.

Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Vedanta Annual Data

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0.87

3.53

4.94

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1.95

Vedanta Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.00	0.87	1.94	0.00	1.86

Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vedanta'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.

Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vedanta's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Vedanta Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Vedanta'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 )
	=	34	/	17.416
	=	1.95

Vedanta'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 )
	=	11	/	5.9
	=	1.86

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 mean?

Vedanta (NSE:VEDL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vedanta and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Vedanta's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Vedanta ranks #288 out of 300 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 96%.

Is Vedanta's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Vedanta's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.94. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Vedanta's value of 1.86 is 588.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vedanta ranks #288 out of 300 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vedanta has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Vedanta's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?

According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vedanta ranks #288 out of 300 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vedanta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Vedanta's value of 1.86 is 588.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vedanta's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Vedanta 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 Metals & Mining company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 300 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. Vedanta's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.86 is 588.9% 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 Vedanta and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vedanta's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Vedanta stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vedanta (NSE:VEDL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹69.95, compared to a current price of ₹257.90 — trading 268.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 588.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. Vedanta's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Vedanta (NSE:VEDL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.86 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 Vedanta (NSE:VEDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vedanta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹257.90 is trading 268.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹69.95. GuruFocus considers Vedanta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VEDL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.86 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: ₹69.95 vs. price of ₹257.90 (268.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 588.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#288 of 300)

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

Vedanta Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Metals & Mining

Comparable Companies NSE:CMPDI BOM:544782 BOM:544537 BOM:533047 BOM:527001 BOM:533286 BOM:544138 BOM:512014 BOM:533022 BOM:530129 ASX:BHP ASX:RIO LSE:RIO MEX:GMEXICOB LSE:GLEN BSP:VALE3 SAU:1211 LSE:AAL HKSE:03993 ASX:FMG

Other Exchanges 500295:India

Address Lodhi Road, Core-6, 3rd Floor, Scope Complex 7, New Delhi, MH, IND, 110 003

Website https://www.vedantalimited.com

Vedanta Ltd is a diversified natural resource Group engaged in exploring, extracting and processing minerals. The Group engages in the exploration, production and sale of zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and UAE. The Group is also in the business of commercial power generation, powercables, steel manufacturing and port operations in India and manufacturing of glass substrate in South Korea and Taiwan. The Group's reportable segments are copper, power, Zinc India, Zinc international, and others. It generates majority of revenue from Zinc India. It has presence in India, Europe, Saudi Arabia, China, The United States of America, Mexico, and Others of which majority of revenue is from India.

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