MCSHF (Metcash) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-135 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


MCSHF Metcash Ltd MCSHF
63 GF Score
Price $1.48
GF Value $1.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metcash Cash Flow for Dividends?

Metcash MCSHF -36.26% 63 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-135 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Metcash's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-65 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-135 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Metcash's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Apr. 2025 ($-58 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-69 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2025 ($-69 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-65 Mil).

Metcash's annual payment of dividends increased from Apr. 2024 ($-101 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($-105 Mil) and increased from Apr. 2025 ($-105 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-140 Mil).

Metcash Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Metcash Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metcash's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* 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.

Metcash Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Metcash Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Metcash Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -54.85 -50.10 -57.99 -69.35 -65.39
MCSHF
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Metcash Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-135 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-135 Mil mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-135 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors.
Is Metcash's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Metcash's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-135 Mil. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to SYY and USFD?
Metcash's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-135 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors. Metcash's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-135 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-135 Mil. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (MCSHF), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-135 Mil as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-135 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MG9:GermanyMTS:Australia
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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