ACCO BrandsACCO -0.48%66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1239% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ACCO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ACCO Brands was 0.37. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.28.
ACCO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.17% of 1722
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs ACCO: 0.34
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ACCO Brands was 7.00% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 3.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend 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.
ACCO Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
ACCO Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
ACCO Brands Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
ACCO Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. This is 1239% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, ACCO Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #772 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is ACCO Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
ACCO Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 is 1239% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.37. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. ACCO Brands' value of 3.75 is 913.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #772 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #772 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts ACCO Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. ACCO Brands' value of 3.75 is 913.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ACCO Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.37, ACCO Brands 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACCO Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 is 913.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75, which is 1239% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $4.19 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75, which is 1239% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 913.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 as of Mar. 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.19 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.75 (1239% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $4.19 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 913.5% above the Industrial Products median (#772 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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