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. Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SOON'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sonova Holding AG was 0.49. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.39.
XSWX:SOON's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 56.23% of 281
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XSWX:SOON: 0.49
During the past 12 months, Sonova Holding AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sonova Holding AG was 49.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.25% 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.
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) 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.
Sonova Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sonova Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding AG'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.
XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding AG'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.
Sonova Holding AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sonova Holding AG 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.
Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #158 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.49. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #158 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #158 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sonova Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.49 over the past decade. 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.75, compared to a current price of CHF194.40 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF194.40 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.75.
GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF249.75 vs. price of CHF194.40 (22.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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