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AddLife ABOSTO:ALIF B -3.58%88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 390% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ALIF B with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr150.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, AddLife AB ranks better than 69.18% 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. AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ALIF B'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AddLife AB was 0.61. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.29.
OSTO:ALIF B's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.18% of 279
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs OSTO:ALIF B: 0.31
During the past 12 months, AddLife AB'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 -27.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AddLife AB was 53.80% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 11.90% 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.
AddLife AB (OSTO:ALIF B) 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.
AddLife AB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
AddLife AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AddLife AB'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.
OSTO:ALIF B vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, AddLife AB'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.
AddLife AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
AddLife AB (OSTO:ALIF B) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AddLife AB and its competitors. This is 390% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #86 out of 279 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
AddLife AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 is 390% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.61. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. AddLife AB's value of 1.42 is 238.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #86 out of 279 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AddLife AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AddLife AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #86 out of 279 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts AddLife AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. AddLife AB's value of 1.42 is 238.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AddLife AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.42, AddLife AB 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 279 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. AddLife AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 is 238.1% 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 AddLife AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AddLife AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42, which is 390% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AddLife AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AddLife AB (OSTO:ALIF B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr150.50, compared to a current price of kr161.40 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42, which is 390% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 238.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. AddLife AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 AddLife AB (OSTO:ALIF B), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42 as of Jun. 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 AddLife AB (OSTO:ALIF B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AddLife AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr161.40 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr150.50.
GuruFocus considers AddLife AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALIF B:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.42 (390% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: kr150.50 vs. price of kr161.40 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#86 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ALIF B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddLife AB is engaged in the business of providing products, services, and advisory services. The company operates in two segments: Labtech and Medtech. The Labtech segment provides analytical instruments, equipment, microscopes, consumables, and reagents, as well as software support and technical service to laboratories in medicine, research, academia and the food and pharmaceutical industries. The Medtech segment includes a range that spans from basic consumables to instruments for surgical procedures, welfare technology, and assistive devices for the elderly and disabled. The majority of revenue is derived from the Medtech segment.
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