Cencora (WBO:ABC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

Cencora WBO:ABC -0.27% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €259.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 61 Medical Distribution companies, Cencora ranks better than 90.16% 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. Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.

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

WBO:ABC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cencora was 0.28. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.21.

WBO:ABC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
90.16% of 61 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs WBO:ABC: 0.09

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Cencora is 0.79%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cencora was 2.15%. The lowest was 0.60%. And the median was 1.46%.

Cencora's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.52.

During the past 12 months, Cencora's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cencora was 81.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 17.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Cencora (WBO:ABC) 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.

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Cencora Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Cencora Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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WBO:ABC vs CAH, MCK, HSIC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cencora'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.

Cencora Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Cencora Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	1.874	/	13.632
	=	0.14

Cencora'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 )
	=	0.519	/	4.109
	=	0.13

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 mean?

Cencora (WBO:ABC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cencora and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #6 out of 61 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.

Is Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cencora's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.28. The Medical Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Cencora's value of 0.13 is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencora ranks #6 out of 61 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cencora has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cencora's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAH and MCK?

According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #6 out of 61 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cencora in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Cencora's value of 0.13 is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cencora's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Cencora 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 Medical Distribution company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 0.43, based on 61 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. Cencora's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 69.8% 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 Cencora and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencora's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Cencora stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora (WBO:ABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €259.45, compared to a current price of €254.30 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 69.8% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.43. Cencora's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €254.30 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €259.45. GuruFocus considers Cencora to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ABC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: €259.45 vs. price of €254.30 (2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 69.8% below the Medical Distribution median (#6 of 61)

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

Cencora Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Distribution

Comparable Companies CAH MCK HSIC AHG ACH EDAP YI COSM HKPD VNOV ASX:SIG SHSE:601607 HKSE:01099 XSWX:GALE SHSE:600332 SHSE:600998 TSE:7459 OSTO:ASKER MIL:AMP SHSE:600511

Other Exchanges COR:USA COR:Mexico 1COR:Italy 0HF3:UK ABG:Germany C1CO34:Brazil

Address 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, USA, 19428-1800

Website https://www.cencora.com

Cencora is one of three leading domestic pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health hold over 90% share of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.

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