Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 71 Dividend Yield % is 2.68% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks better than 53.41% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fresenius SE KGaA is 2.68%.
Good Sign:
Fresenius SE & Co KGaA stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FRE'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 2.1 Max: 4.59
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Fresenius SE KGaA was 4.59%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 2.10%.
XSWX:FRE's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 53.41% of 279
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs XSWX:FRE: 2.68
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fresenius SE KGaA was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -22.60% per year. And the median was 9.25% 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Fresenius SE KGaA Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 1.050000
2026-05-26
2026-05-26
2026-05-27
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:CHF 0.918947
* 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Fresenius SE KGaA's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.96489435
/
35.86
=
2.69 %
Current Share Price is CHF35.86. Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as CHF0.96489435 * 1 = CHF0.96489435.
* 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.68% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #130 out of 279 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Dividend Yield % of 2.68% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 4.59. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.41. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 2.68% is 11.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #130 out of 279 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Dividend Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #130 out of 279 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Fresenius SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.41. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 2.68% is 11.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Fresenius SE KGaA has consistently been above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.41, based on 279 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Dividend Yield % of 2.68% is 11.2% above 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Dividend Yield % is 2.68%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.85, compared to a current price of CHF35.86 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.68%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 11.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.41. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.68% as of Jun. 24, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.86 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.85.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Dividend Yield %: 2.68% (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: CHF32.85 vs. price of CHF35.86 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#130 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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