Leonardo DRSSTU:2VZ -0.77%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates STU:2VZ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Leonardo DRS ranks better than 58.44% 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. Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2VZ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.3
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Leonardo DRS was 0.31. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.31.
STU:2VZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.44% of 154
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs STU:2VZ: 0.30
During the past 12 months, Leonardo DRS's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 300.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Leonardo DRS (STU:2VZ) 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.
Leonardo DRS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Leonardo DRS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leonardo DRS'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.
STU:2VZ vs HII, PL, SARO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Leonardo DRS'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.
Leonardo DRS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leonardo DRS'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.
Leonardo DRS'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.
Leonardo DRS (STU:2VZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Leonardo DRS and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #64 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Leonardo DRS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.31. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Leonardo DRS's value of 0.35 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #64 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leonardo DRS has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leonardo DRS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HII and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #64 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Leonardo DRS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Leonardo DRS's value of 0.35 is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Leonardo DRS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Leonardo DRS 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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. Leonardo DRS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 6.1% 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 Leonardo DRS and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leonardo DRS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leonardo DRS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS (STU:2VZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.83, compared to a current price of €38.60 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 6.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Leonardo DRS's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Leonardo DRS (STU:2VZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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 Leonardo DRS (STU:2VZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €38.60 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.83.
GuruFocus considers Leonardo DRS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2VZ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: €30.83 vs. price of €38.60 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#64 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2VZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leonardo DRS Inc is a provider of defense products and technologies that are used across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It is in the design, development, and manufacture of Advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion technologies and solutions. The company has two segments: Advanced Sensing and Computing, which generates the majority of revenue, and the Integrated Mission Systems segment. The Advanced Sensing and Computing segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing sensing and network computing technology that enables real-time situational awareness required for enhanced operational decision-making and execution by the customers.
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