Bath & Body WorksWBO:LBRA -4.01%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Apr. 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBRA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 72.07% 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. Bath & Body Works's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bath & Body Works's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:LBRA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bath & Body Works was 0.85. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.25.
WBO:LBRA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 72.07% of 512
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs WBO:LBRA: 0.26
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bath & Body Works was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -50.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) 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.
Bath & Body Works Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Bath & Body Works Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bath & Body Works'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.
WBO:LBRA vs MNSO, RH, ASO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.
Bath & Body Works Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Bath & Body Works 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.
Bath & Body Works's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bath & Body Works and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Bath & Body Works' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #143 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Bath & Body Works' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Bath & Body Works' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Bath & Body Works' value of 0.62 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #143 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #143 out of 512 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Bath & Body Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Bath & Body Works' value of 0.62 is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bath & Body Works' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Bath & Body Works 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 512 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. Bath & Body Works's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 51.2% 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bath & Body Works's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 148% 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 Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.16, compared to a current price of €18.79 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 51.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Apr. 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.79 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.16.
GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LBRA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (148% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €29.16 vs. price of €18.79 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#143 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LBRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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