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Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR +3.08%76 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -15.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 748 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 87.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LBR'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.7 Med: -9.95 Max: 4.4
Current: -15.7
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Libstar Holdings was 4.40% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was -9.95% per year.
JSE:LBR's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 87.7% of 748
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.7
vs JSE:LBR: -15.70
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% 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 Libstar Holdings Ltd is 1.06, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Libstar Holdings Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
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During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Libstar Holdings was 2.12. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.67.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Libstar Holdings Ltd is 1.06, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Libstar Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 0.280000
2026-04-08
2026-04-10
2026-04-13
Cash Dividend
annually
ZAR:ZAR 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.
Libstar Holdings's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is R3.35.
Libstar Holdings's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is R0.28.
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Libstar Holdings was 8.62%. The lowest was 2.79%. And the median was 4.03%.
Good Sign:
Libstar Holdings Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* 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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings'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 -15.70% mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -15.70% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Libstar Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #656 out of 748 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Libstar Holdings' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -15.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #656 out of 748 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #656 out of 748 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Libstar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.70. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.70, based on 748 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. 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -15.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.25, compared to a current price of R3.35 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -15.70%. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -15.70% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R3.35 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.25.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -15.70%
GF Value™: R4.25 vs. price of R3.35 (21.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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