ALX (Alexander's) Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 234% Above Median


ALX Alexander's Inc ALX
64 GF Score
Price $268.98
GF Value $204.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio?

Alexander's ALX +0.98% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 234% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates ALX with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Alexander's ranks worse than 91.5% 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. Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.95.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Alexander's Inc is 4.49, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ALX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.48   Max: 4.49
Current: 4.49


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Alexander's was 4.49. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.48.

ALX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
91.5% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs ALX: 4.49

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Alexander's is 6.71%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Alexander's was 11.47%. The lowest was 3.36%. And the median was 6.89%.

Alexander's's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.50.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Alexander's was 13.60% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Alexander's (NYSE:ALX) 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.


Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexander's'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.

Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Alexander's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 1.60 1.54 2.13 3.27

Alexander's Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 1.88 3.78 3.88 6.00 4.95

ALX vs CBL, WSR, BFS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Alexander's'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.


Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Alexander's Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=18/ 5.5
=3.27

Alexander's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4.5/ 0.91
=4.95

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.95 mean?
Alexander's (ALX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.95 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Alexander's and its competitors. This is 234% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Alexander's' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander's ranks #657 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Alexander's' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Alexander's' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.95 is 234% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 4.49. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Alexander's' value of 4.95 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander's ranks #657 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alexander's has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander's' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CBL and WSR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexander's ranks #657 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Alexander's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Alexander's' value of 4.95 is 400% above this benchmark. Historically, Alexander's' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Alexander's 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 a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 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. Alexander's's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.95 is 400% 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 Alexander's and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander's's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.95, which is 234% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander's (ALX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.56, compared to a current price of $268.98 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.95, which is 234% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 400% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Alexander's' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 12 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 Alexander's (ALX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.95 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 Alexander's (ALX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander's stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $268.98 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.56. GuruFocus considers Alexander's to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ALX:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.95 (234% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: $204.56 vs. price of $268.98 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the REITs median (#657 of 718)

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


Alexander's Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges AXE:Germany
Address 210 Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ, USA, 07652
Alexander's Inc is a real estate investment trust engaged in leasing, managing, developing, and redeveloping its properties. It has five properties in the greater New York City metropolitan area. All of the revenues come from properties located in New York City, which include revenues from leasing of space to tenants at their properties and revenues from parking and tenant services.
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