PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (As of Jun. 2025) — 152% Above Median

What is Palfinger AG Dividend Payout Ratio?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Jun. 2025, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 125 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks better than 51.2% 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. Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.63.

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

PLFRF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Palfinger AG was 0.42. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.25.

PLFRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.2% of 125 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs PLFRF: 0.42

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Palfinger AG is 2.64%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Palfinger AG was 5.45%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 1.99%.

Palfinger AG's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was $1.04.

During the past 12 months, Palfinger AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Palfinger AG was 54.20% per year. The lowest was -32.00% per year. And the median was 11.30% 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.

Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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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Palfinger AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Palfinger AG Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data

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0.37

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0.38

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PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.

Palfinger AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Palfinger AG Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	1.099	/	2.883
	=	0.38

Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2025 )
	=	1.038	/	1.661
	=	0.62

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 mean?

Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #61 out of 125 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.

Is Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Palfinger AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.42. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Palfinger AG's value of 0.63 is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #61 out of 125 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Palfinger AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAT and DE?

According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #61 out of 125 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Palfinger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Palfinger AG's value of 0.63 is 57.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Palfinger AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.40, based on 125 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. Palfinger AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 57.5% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 57.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.40. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (152% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#61 of 125)

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

Palfinger AG Business Description

Industry Industrials Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Comparable Companies WBO:ROS CAT DE OSTO:VOLV B PCAR TSE:6201 XTER:DTG TSE:6301 OSTO:EPI A SHSE:600031 TSE:6326 SZSE:000425 XAMS:EXO OHEL:METSO HKSE:03808 CNH SHSE:600066 BOM:500477 SZSE:000157 AGCO

Other Exchanges PALv:UK 0MJ1:UK PFI:Germany PAL:Austria

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101

Website https://www.palfinger.ag

Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.

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