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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 0.37. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.12.
XPAR:EXPL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 89.53% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs XPAR:EXPL: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 1.94%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 1.04%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 61.40% per year. The lowest was 10.80% per year. And the median was 32.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #95 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.37. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 0.21 is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #95 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #95 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 0.21 is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 41.7% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €273.00 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 41.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €273.00 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €273.00 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Chemicals median (#95 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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