Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Dividend payout ratio = Dividends paid ÷ Net income × 100.

Use the Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Enter dividends paid and net income. Dividend payout ratio is calculated.

Inputs

Total dividends paid and net income.

Results

Dividend payout ratio
25.0%

Payout ratio = Dividends ÷ Net income × 100.

How this calculator works

Payout ratio = Dividends ÷ Net income × 100.

How to interpret your results

High payout = more income but less reinvestment. Low payout = growth focus.

FAQs

What is dividend payout ratio?
Percentage of net income paid out as dividends.
What is a typical payout ratio?
Varies by sector. 30–60% common for mature dividend payers.
Can payout exceed 100%?
Yes, if paying from retained earnings or borrowing. Unsustainable long term.

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Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Dividend payout ratio = Dividends paid ÷ Net income × 100.

Use the Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

Enter dividends paid and net income. Dividend payout ratio is calculated.

Inputs

Total dividends paid and net income.

Results

Dividend payout ratio
25.0%

Payout ratio = Dividends ÷ Net income × 100.

How this calculator works

Payout ratio = Dividends ÷ Net income × 100.

How to interpret your results

High payout = more income but less reinvestment. Low payout = growth focus.

FAQs

What is dividend payout ratio?
Percentage of net income paid out as dividends.
What is a typical payout ratio?
Varies by sector. 30–60% common for mature dividend payers.
Can payout exceed 100%?
Yes, if paying from retained earnings or borrowing. Unsustainable long term.

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