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Sandoz Group AGSDZXF +2.72%34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 211% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates SDZXF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Drug Manufacturers companies, Sandoz Group AG ranks better than 66.44% 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. Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SDZXF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.26
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sandoz Group AG was 0.26. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.19.
SDZXF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 66.44% of 447
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs SDZXF: 0.26
Sandoz Group AG (OTCPK:SDZXF) 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.
Sandoz Group AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sandoz Group AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandoz Group AG'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.
SDZXF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group 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.
Sandoz Group AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. This is 211% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #150 out of 447 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 211% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.26. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sandoz Group AG's value of 0.59 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #150 out of 447 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #150 out of 447 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sandoz Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sandoz Group AG's value of 0.59 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandoz Group AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Sandoz Group 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.37, based on 447 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. Sandoz Group AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 59.5% 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandoz Group AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 211% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.24, compared to a current price of $90.04 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 211% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 59.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.37. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 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 Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $90.04 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.24.
GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SDZXF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (211% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $58.24 vs. price of $90.04 (54.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#150 of 447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDZXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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