Enter the annual dividends per share and the current share price into the calculator to determine the dividend yield ratio.

Dividend Yield Ratio Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the dividend yield ratio. 

DYR = ADS / CSP
  • Where DYR is the dividend yield ratio
  • ADS is the annual dividends per share
  • CSP is the current share price

To calculate the dividend yield ratio, divide the annual dividends per share by the current share price.

Dividend Yield Ratio Definition

A dividend yield ratio is defined as the ratio of annual dividends per share to the current share price of a stock or security.

Dividend Yield Ratio Example

How to calculate a dividend yield ratio?

  1. First, determine the annual dividends per share.

    Calculate the annual dividends per share.

  2. Next, determine the current share price.

    Calculate the current price of 1 share.

  3. Finally, calculate the dividend yield ratio.

    Calculate the DYR using the equation above.

FAQ

What is a dividend yield ratio?

A dividend yield ratio is a ratio that measures the annual dividends per share when compared to the current share price of a stock or security.

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