Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +1.54%57 Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.55% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 82.35% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Macfarlane Group is 5.55%.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Macfarlane Group is 5.55%.
LSE:MACF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 82.35% of 238
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs LSE:MACF: 5.55
During the past 12 months, Macfarlane Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Macfarlane Group was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -45.70% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group Forward Dividend Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Macfarlane Group Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Macfarlane Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.027000
2026-05-14
2026-05-15
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.009600
2025-09-11
2025-09-12
2025-10-09
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 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.
Macfarlane Group's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 5.55% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.55% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #42 out of 238 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.55%. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73. Macfarlane Group's value of 5.55% is 103.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #42 out of 238 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #42 out of 238 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Macfarlane Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73. Macfarlane Group's value of 5.55% is 103.7% above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 238 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. Macfarlane Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.55% is 103.7% above 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.55% and 103.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.55% as of Jun. 26, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 5.55%
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.66 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#42 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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