BAX (Baxter International) Total Payout Ratio: -0.27 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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BAX Baxter International Inc BAX
59 GF Score
Price $22.61
GF Value $34.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Baxter International Total Payout Ratio?

Baxter International BAX -3.17% 59 Total Payout Ratio is -0.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Baxter International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.27.

Baxter International Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Baxter International Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baxter International's Total 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.

Baxter International Total Payout Ratio Chart

Baxter International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 -0.19 3.24 -1.81 -0.39

Baxter International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total 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 1.36 0.71 -1.71 -0.08 -0.29

BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.

Baxter International Total Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Baxter International Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -348) / -900
=-0.39

Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -5) / -17
=-0.29

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -0.27 mean?
Baxter International (BAX) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors.
Is Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Baxter International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.27. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's Total Payout Ratio of -0.27 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.41, compared to a current price of $22.61 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.27. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baxter International (BAX), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.27 as of Jul. 19, 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 Baxter International (BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.61 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.41. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BAX:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -0.27
  • GF Value™: $34.41 vs. price of $22.61 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

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Baxter International Business Description

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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