The Swatch Group AGSWGAF 71 Dividend Yield % is 2.23% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates SWGAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $171.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Swatch Group AG ranks worse than 59.48% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Swatch Group AG is 2.23%.
Warning Sign:
The Swatch Group AG stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SWGAF'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 2.36 Max: 5.01
Current: 2.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The Swatch Group AG was 5.01%. The lowest was 1.15%. And the median was 2.36%.
SWGAF's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 59.48% of 580
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.69
vs SWGAF: 2.23
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of The Swatch Group AG is 90.00, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Swatch Group AG was 90.72. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.49.
During the past 12 months, The Swatch Group AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Swatch Group AG was 34.40% per year. The lowest was -54.90% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
The Swatch Group AG (OTCPK:SWGAF) Dividend Yield % Explanation
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 Swatch Group AG Dividend Yield % Related Terms
The Swatch Group AG Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Swatch Group AG'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, The Swatch Group AG'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.
The Swatch Group AG Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Swatch Group AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 4.500000
2026-05-15
2026-05-18
2026-05-19
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:USD 1.270971
* 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.
The Swatch Group AG'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.
The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.23% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Swatch Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.15 to 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #345 out of 580 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % too high?
The Swatch Group AG's current Dividend Yield % of 2.23% is near median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 5.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.69. The Swatch Group AG's value of 2.23% is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #345 out of 580 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Swatch Group AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Swatch Group AG's Dividend Yield % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #345 out of 580 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places The Swatch Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.69. The Swatch Group AG's value of 2.23% is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, The Swatch Group AG's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.15 to 5.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.69, The Swatch Group AG 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.69, based on 580 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. The Swatch Group AG's current Dividend Yield % of 2.23% is 17.1% 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 The Swatch Group AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Swatch Group AG's current Dividend Yield % is 2.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Swatch Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $171.66, compared to a current price of $257.43 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 17.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.69. The Swatch Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.23% as of Jun. 26, 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 The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Swatch Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $257.43 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.66.
GuruFocus considers The Swatch Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWGAF:
Dividend Yield %: 2.23% (near median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: $171.66 vs. price of $257.43 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#345 of 580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWGAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swatch Group's biggest brands are Omega (number two or three in its category), Breguet, Tissot (the leader in midrange Swiss watches), and Swatch. The company employs over 32,000 people, half of them in Switzerland. We estimate Omega and Longines to be the group's most profitable brands.
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