Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Total Payout Ratio: 0.97 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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LTS:0HTG Cardinal Health Inc LTS:0HTG
81 GF Score
Price $227.41
GF Value $141.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cardinal Health Total Payout Ratio?

Cardinal Health LTS:0HTG +1.84% 81 Total Payout Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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.

Cardinal Health's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.97.


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Cardinal Health Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.

Cardinal Health Total Payout Ratio Chart

Cardinal Health Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Total Payout Ratio
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Cardinal Health Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0HTG vs COR, HSIC, MCK: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.


Cardinal Health Total Payout Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cardinal Health 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.

Cardinal Health's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-765 + 0 + -494) / 1569
=0.80

Cardinal Health'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
=- (-250 + 0 + -120) / 380
=0.97

* 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 0.97 mean?
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 27, 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Cardinal Health's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.97. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Total Payout Ratio compare to COR and HSIC?
Cardinal Health's Total Payout Ratio of 0.97 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.42, compared to a current price of $227.41 — trading 60.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.97. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 27, 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $227.41 is trading 60.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.42. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.97
  • GF Value™: $141.42 vs. price of $227.41 (60.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cardinal Health Business Description

Address 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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