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ARL's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 3.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) Forward 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.
American Realty Investors Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
American Realty Investors Forward Dividend Yield % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Sep. 11, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #999999 out of 860 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is American Realty Investors' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
American Realty Investors' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #999999 out of 860 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #999999 out of 860 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Real Estate company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Real Estate companies is 3.60, based on 860 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Sep. 11, 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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