Lennox International (STU:LXI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Above Median

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Lennox International Inc STU:LXI

92 GF Score

Price €467.40

GF Value €469.91

Valuation Fairly Valued

3 Warning Signs

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What is Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio?

Lennox International STU:LXI -1.31% 92 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates STU:LXI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €469.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Lennox International ranks better than 75% 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. Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

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

STU:LXI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lennox International was 0.31. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.25.

STU:LXI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
75% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs STU:LXI: 0.23

As of today (2026-07-21), the Dividend Yield % of Lennox International is 0.97%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lennox International was 1.97%. The lowest was 0.67%. And the median was 1.03%.

Lennox International's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.12.

During the past 12 months, Lennox International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lennox International was 28.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 11.40% 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.

Lennox International (STU:LXI) 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.

Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lennox International'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.

Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Lennox International Annual Data

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Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

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0.28

0.29

0.24

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0.22

Lennox International Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.31	0.17	0.19	0.29	0.38

STU:LXI vs MAIR, MAS, CSL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lennox International'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.

Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Lennox International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	4.313	/	19.779
	=	0.22

Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.124	/	2.941
	=	0.38

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?

Lennox International (STU:LXI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lennox International and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #215 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25%.

Is Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Lennox International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.31. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Lennox International's value of 0.38 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #215 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lennox International has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Lennox International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAIR and MAS?

According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #215 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lennox International in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Lennox International's value of 0.38 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lennox International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Lennox International 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 Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Lennox International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 2.6% 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 Lennox International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lennox International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 52% 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 Lennox International stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International (STU:LXI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €469.91, compared to a current price of €467.40 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 2.6% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Lennox International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Lennox International (STU:LXI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 Lennox International (STU:LXI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €467.40 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €469.91. GuruFocus considers Lennox International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LXI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €469.91 vs. price of €467.40 (0.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Construction median (#215 of 860)

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

Lennox International Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

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Address 2140 Lake Park Boulevard, Richardson, TX, USA, 75080

Website https://www.lennox.com

Lennox International manufacturers and distributes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products for the North American replacement (75% of sales) and new construction (25% of sales) markets. Residential HVAC (home comfort solutions) accounts for 67% of sales and commercial HVAC (building climate solutions) accounts for the remaining 33% of sales. Lennox's commercial exposure is what its peers refer to as residential and light commercial, and lacks the scale and complexity of what is referred to as an applied solution. The company goes to market with multiple brands, but Lennox is its flagship HVAC brand.

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