FRA:MSH's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 82.65% of 196
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.825
vs FRA:MSH: 1.34
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
FRA:MSH vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 0.120000
2026-06-04
2026-06-05
2026-06-09
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.34% mean?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.34% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #162 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.34%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 1.34% is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #162 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #162 out of 196 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 1.34% is 52.6% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.83, based on 196 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. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.34% is 52.6% below the industry median. 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.51, compared to a current price of €8.95 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.34% and 52.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.83. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.34% as of Jun. 30, 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.95 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.51.
GuruFocus considers WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSH:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.34%
GF Value™: €10.51 vs. price of €8.95 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#162 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Business Description
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG is an independent food retailer in Germany. It also provides cakes, sweet pastries, cold and hot snacks, and breads and rolls under the WASGAU bakery brand.
67GF Score
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