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Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF -1.59%64 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 751 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 63.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.4 Med: 0 Max: 40.1
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Maple Leaf Foods was 40.10% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
MLFNF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 63.91% of 751
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.2
vs MLFNF: 4.40
During the past 12 months, Maple Leaf Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% 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 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 Maple Leaf Foods Inc is 0.71, 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 Maple Leaf Foods was 24.44. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.77.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Maple Leaf Foods Inc is 0.71, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Maple Leaf Foods Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CAD 0.210000
2026-06-08
2026-06-08
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.703977
CAD 0.210000
2026-03-09
2026-03-09
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.716692
CAD 0.190000
2025-12-10
2025-12-10
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.729288
CAD 0.240000
2025-09-05
2025-09-05
2025-09-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.718030
* 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.
Maple Leaf Foods's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $19.21.
Maple Leaf Foods's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.60923241.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Maple Leaf Foods was 4.80%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 2.77%.
* 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.
Maple Leaf Foods 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Maple Leaf Foods 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
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 4.40% mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 751 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.40%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 4.40% is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 751 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 751 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 4.40% is 52.2% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.20, based on 751 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.40% is 52.2% 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 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.78, compared to a current price of $19.21 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.40% and 52.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.20. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.40% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.21 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 4.40%
GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $19.21 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#480 of 751)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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