Umicore (STU:NVJP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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STU:NVJP Umicore SA STU:NVJP
74 GF Score
Price €21.64
GF Value €19.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio?

Umicore STU:NVJP +1.79% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates STU:NVJP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks better than 86.14% 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. Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.51.

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

STU:NVJP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Umicore was 0.72. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.45.

STU:NVJP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
86.14% of 101 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs STU:NVJP: 0.24

As of today (2026-08-01), the Dividend Yield % of Umicore is 2.31%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Umicore was 10.77%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 2.07%.

Umicore's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.50.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -32.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Umicore was 47.40% per year. The lowest was -32.10% per year. And the median was 6.00% 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.

Umicore (STU:NVJP) 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.

Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Umicore'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.

Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Umicore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.33 0.45 0.00 0.15

Umicore Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.06 0.44 0.00 0.51

STU:NVJP vs WM, RSG, WCN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.

Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Umicore Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Umicore'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 )
=0.25/ 1.698
=0.15

Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.5/ 0.988
=0.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 mean?
Umicore (STU:NVJP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #14 out of 101 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Umicore's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.72. The Waste Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35. Umicore's value of 0.51 is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #14 out of 101 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #14 out of 101 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Umicore in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35. Umicore's value of 0.51 is 45.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Umicore's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Umicore 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 Waste Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Waste Management companies is 0.35, based on 101 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. Umicore's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 45.7% 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 Umicore and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (STU:NVJP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.56, compared to a current price of €21.64 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 45.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 0.35. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Umicore (STU:NVJP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 Umicore (STU:NVJP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.64 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.56. GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NVJP:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: €19.56 vs. price of €21.64 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.7% above the Waste Management median (#14 of 101)

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

Umicore Business Description

Address Rue du Marais 31 Broekstraat, Brussels, BEL, 1000
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
74GF Score

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