Bharat DynamicsNSE:BDL -1.09%84 Dividend Yield % is 0.38% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:BDL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,210.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Aerospace & Defense companies, Bharat Dynamics ranks worse than 75.88% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bharat Dynamics is 0.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bharat Dynamics's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BDL'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.98 Max: 4.74
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Bharat Dynamics was 4.74%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 0.98%.
NSE:BDL's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 75.88% of 170
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.875
vs NSE:BDL: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Bharat Dynamics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bharat Dynamics was 6.90% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 4.00% 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.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for Bharat Dynamics's Dividend Yield % 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.
NSE:BDL vs GE, RTX, BA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Dynamics's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Bharat Dynamics Dividend Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Dynamics's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Dynamics's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bharat Dynamics Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
INR 4.500000
2026-02-09
2026-02-09
2026-02-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
INR:INR 1.000000
INR 0.650000
2025-09-19
2025-09-20
2025-10-21
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
INR:INR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Bharat Dynamics's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.38% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Bharat Dynamics' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #129 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Bharat Dynamics' Dividend Yield % too high?
Bharat Dynamics' current Dividend Yield % of 0.38% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 4.74. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.88. Bharat Dynamics' value of 0.38% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #129 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Dynamics' Dividend Yield % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #129 out of 170 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Bharat Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.88. Bharat Dynamics' value of 0.38% is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Dynamics' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 4.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Bharat Dynamics 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 Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.88, based on 170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bharat Dynamics's current Dividend Yield % of 0.38% is 56.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Dynamics's current Dividend Yield % is 0.38%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,210.93, compared to a current price of ₹1,368.40 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.38%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 56.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.88. Bharat Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.38% as of Jun. 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,368.40 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,210.93.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BDL:
Dividend Yield %: 0.38% (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: ₹1,210.93 vs. price of ₹1,368.40 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#129 of 170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Missiles and allied Defence equipment. The Company provides the majority of its goods and services to the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of India. Its products comprise Milan-2T ATGM, Helina, Astra Weapon System, FLAME, Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (ASW SUITE), Astra Weapon Systemothers, and Others.
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