Tennant Co (STU:TN1) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 89% Above Median

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STU:TN1 Tennant Co STU:TN1
66 GF Score
Price €75.40
GF Value €76.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Tennant Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Tennant Co STU:TN1 +0.07% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates STU:TN1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, Tennant Co ranks better than 62.78% 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. Tennant Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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

STU:TN1' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.28   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Tennant Co was 0.55. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.28.

STU:TN1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
62.78% of 1722 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs STU:TN1: 0.30

As of today (2026-07-23), the Dividend Yield % of Tennant Co is 1.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Tennant Co was 1.96%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 1.29%.

Tennant Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.27.

During the past 12 months, Tennant Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Tennant Co was 9.40% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 3.50% 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.

Tennant Co (STU:TN1) 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.

Tennant Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Tennant Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tennant Co'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.

Tennant Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Tennant Co 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17 0.26

Tennant Co 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 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 0.26 0.20 0.20 0.65 0.53

STU:TN1 vs GHM, EPAC, AMSC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tennant Co'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.

Tennant Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tennant Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:TN1
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Tennant Co 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.

Tennant Co'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 )
=1.021/ 3.903
=0.26

Tennant Co'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 )
=0.268/ 0.502
=0.53

* 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 0.53 mean?
Tennant Co (STU:TN1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Tennant Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Tennant Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #641 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Tennant Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Tennant Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.55. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Tennant Co's value of 0.53 is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #641 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tennant Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tennant Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GHM and EPAC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #641 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Tennant Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Tennant Co's value of 0.53 is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tennant Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Tennant Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 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. Tennant Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 43.2% 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 Tennant Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Tennant Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tennant Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co (STU:TN1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.28, compared to a current price of €75.40 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 43.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Tennant Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €75.40 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.28. GuruFocus considers Tennant Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TN1:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: €76.28 vs. price of €75.40 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.2% above the Industrial Products median (#641 of 1722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tennant Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TNC:USA
Address 10400 Clean Street, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
Tennant Co is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, reduce environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. The Company is committed to creating and commercializing breakthrough, sustainable cleaning innovations to enhance its broad suite of products, including floor maintenance and cleaning equipment, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair service, and asset management solutions. Its products are used in many types of environments, including retail establishments, distribution centers, factories and warehouses, public venues such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools, and more.
66GF Score

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