UL SolutionsSTU:72R -1.76%41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates STU:72R with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, UL Solutions ranks better than 77.76% 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. UL Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for UL Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:72R'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.25
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of UL Solutions was 0.26. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.24.
STU:72R's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 77.76% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs STU:72R: 0.25
During the past 12 months, UL Solutions's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% 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.
UL Solutions (STU:72R) 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.
UL Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
UL Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UL Solutions'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:72R vs GPN, ARMK, CPRT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UL Solutions'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.
UL Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UL Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UL Solutions'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.
UL Solutions'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.
UL Solutions (STU:72R) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on UL Solutions and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, UL Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #115 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is UL Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
UL Solutions' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.26. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. UL Solutions' value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #115 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UL Solutions has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UL Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GPN and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #115 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places UL Solutions in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. UL Solutions' value of 0.29 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, UL Solutions' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.44, UL Solutions has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 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. UL Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 34.1% below 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 UL Solutions and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UL Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UL Solutions stock overvalued right now?
UL Solutions (STU:72R) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 34.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. UL Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 UL Solutions (STU:72R), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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.
UL Solutions is a global leader specializing in a broad range of product testing, inspection, and certification services. UL Solutions is the for-profit branch out of three organizations under the UL Enterprise. TIC operations make up nearly all of UL Solutions' total revenue and are composed of two segments: industrial and consumer. UL Solutions' remaining business includes software and advisory, which complements its core TIC offerings. The firm operates globally.
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