Dividend payout ratio

A dividend payout ratio refers to the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders via dividends based on the company's net income. This ratio indicates how much of the company’s profits are being returned to shareholders versus how much is retained for reinvestment or other purposes. It is calculated using the formula:

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