PINC (Premier) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (As of Sep. 2025) — 194% Above Median

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PINC Premier Inc PINC
54 GF Score
Price $49.95
GF Value $27.61
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What is Premier Dividend Payout Ratio?

Premier PINC +0.16% 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Sep. 2025, which is 194% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates PINC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.61. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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. Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Premier Inc is 2.33, which seems too high.

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

PINC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.34   Max: 2.33
Current: 2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Premier was 2.33. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.34.

PINC's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 vs PINC: 2.33

As of today (2026-08-20), the Dividend Yield % of Premier is 1.68%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Premier was 4.73%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 2.80%.

Premier's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.21.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Premier was 3.40% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 2.50% 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.

Premier (NAS:PINC) 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.

Premier Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Premier Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier'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.

Premier Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Premier Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.32 0.34 0.40 0.58

Premier Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.00 0.66 0.49 1.00

PINC vs TXG, HTFL, PRVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Premier'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.

Premier Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Premier 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.

Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.84/ 1.46
=0.58

Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=0.21/ 0.21
=1.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 mean?
Premier (PINC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Premier and its competitors. This is 194% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.33.
Is Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Premier's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 194% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.33. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Premier's value of 1.00 is 143.9% above this industry median. Overall, Premier has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TXG and HTFL?
Premier's Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Premier's value of 1.00 is 143.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Premier 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 246 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. Premier's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 143.9% 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 Premier and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 194% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier stock overvalued right now?
Premier (PINC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.61, compared to a current price of $49.95 — trading 80.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 194% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 143.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Premier's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Premier (PINC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Premier (PINC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.95 is trading 80.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.61.

Key valuation signals for PINC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (194% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $27.61 vs. price of $49.95 (80.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median

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

Premier Business Description

Address 13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Premier Inc is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology-driven healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of United States (U.S.) hospitals, health systems, and other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. The company's revenue is all sourced domestically and is reported in two business segments: the supply chain services and the consulting and technology platform of performance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the supply chain services segment.
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