Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator

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All three methods give a payout ratio. Per-share uses DPS and EPS; cash flow tests how dividends sit against cash actually generated.
Cash dividends paid to shareholders over the period.
Profit after tax for the same period.
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Dividend payout ratioLow payout
30%
Retention ratio70%

A payout ratio of 30%, 70% of profit stays in the business.

  • The company pays out 30% of net income and retains 70% for reinvestment, debt reduction, or buffers.
  • Mature, stable firms often run higher payout ratios; growth companies retain more to fund expansion.
  • A lower retention ratio leaves less internal cash to weather downturns or fund new projects without outside financing.

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