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Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 58 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 11.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks better than 55.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.1 Med: 11 Max: 79.3
Current: 7.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Smurfit WestRock was 79.30% per year. The lowest was 6.10% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
CHIX:SWRl's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 55.48% of 155
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs CHIX:SWRl: 7.60
During the past 12 months, Smurfit WestRock's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smurfit WestRock PLC is 1.26, which seems too high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smurfit WestRock was 1.22. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.41.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smurfit WestRock PLC is 1.26, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Smurfit WestRock Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.452300
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.741000
USD 0.452300
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
2026-03-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.736000
USD 0.430800
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
2025-12-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.761000
USD 0.430800
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:GBP 0.743000
* 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.
Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is £33.79.
Smurfit WestRock's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £1.3159703.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Smurfit WestRock was 5.65%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 0.92%.
* 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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.60% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 11.00. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 6.10 to 79.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #69 out of 155 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.60% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 11.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.10 to a high of 79.30. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.70. Smurfit WestRock's value of 7.60% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #69 out of 155 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #69 out of 155 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Smurfit WestRock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.70. Smurfit WestRock's value of 7.60% is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 6.10 to 79.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.00 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Smurfit WestRock has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.70, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.60% is 33.3% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.60%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 11.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.78, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.60%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 11.00 and 33.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.70. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.60% as of Jun. 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of £33.78.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 7.60% (31% below median its 10-year median of 11.00)
GF Value™: £33.78 vs. price of £33.79 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#69 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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