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. Zim Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zim Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Zim Laboratories was 0.25. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.15.
NSE:ZIMLAB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 0.375 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
Zim Laboratories (NSE:ZIMLAB) 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.
Zim Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Zim Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zim Laboratories'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.
NSE:ZIMLAB vs ZTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Zim Laboratories'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.
Zim Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Zim Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zim Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Zim Laboratories 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.
Zim Laboratories'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.
Zim Laboratories (NSE:ZIMLAB) 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 Zim Laboratories and its competitors. Over the past decade, Zim Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Zim Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Zim Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Zim Laboratories' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.25. Based on the distribution chart, Zim Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zim Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zim Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Zim Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 444 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Zim Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Historically, Zim Laboratories' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.25 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 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. 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 Zim Laboratories 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. Zim Laboratories'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 Zim Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zim Laboratories (NSE:ZIMLAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹102.87, compared to a current price of ₹124.90 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Zim Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Zim Laboratories (NSE:ZIMLAB), 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 Zim Laboratories (NSE:ZIMLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zim Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹124.90 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹102.87.
GuruFocus considers Zim Laboratories to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ZIMLAB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹102.87 vs. price of ₹124.90 (21.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ZIMLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zim Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of formulation drugs and pre formulation ingredients in India and marketing and selling these within and outside India. It is engaged in manufacturing &wholesale of pharmaceutical products, market research and research & development activities. The Group is mainly engaged in the business of pharmaceuticals. It has presence in India and Outside India. The company generates majority of revenue from India. Its products are Oral Thin Films, Pre-formulations Intermediates, Finished Formulations.
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