Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


ASX:FRW Freightways Group Ltd ASX:FRW
71 GF Score
Price A$11.42
GF Value A$10.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Freightways Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Freightways Group ASX:FRW 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates ASX:FRW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Freightways Group ranks worse than 73.5% 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. Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.73.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Freightways Group Ltd is 0.72, which seems too high.

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

ASX:FRW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.78   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Freightways Group was 0.93. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.78.

ASX:FRW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.5% of 566 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs ASX:FRW: 0.73

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Freightways Group is 3.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Freightways Group was 5.52%. The lowest was 1.19%. And the median was 3.60%.

Freightways Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.19.

During the past 12 months, Freightways Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -43.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Freightways Group was 33.60% per year. The lowest was -19.10% per year. And the median was 6.70% 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.

Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) 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.

Freightways Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Freightways Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freightways Group'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.

Freightways Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Freightways Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 0.86

Freightways Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 0.83 1.07 0.00 0.73

ASX:FRW vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Freightways Group'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.

Freightways Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Freightways Group 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.

Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.353/ 0.413
=0.85

Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.186/ 0.254
=0.73

* 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 0.73 mean?
Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Freightways Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #416 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Freightways Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.93. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Freightways Group's value of 0.73 is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #416 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Freightways Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freightways Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #416 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Freightways Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Freightways Group's value of 0.73 is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Freightways Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Freightways Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. Freightways Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 62.2% 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 Freightways Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freightways Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freightways Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.01, compared to a current price of A$11.42 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 62.2% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Freightways Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$11.42 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.01. GuruFocus considers Freightways Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:FRW:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: A$10.01 vs. price of A$11.42 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Transportation median (#416 of 566)

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

Freightways Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FRW:New Zealand
Address 32 Botha Road, Penrose, Auckland, NTL, NZL, DX CX10120
Freightways Group Ltd is a provider of express package services throughout New Zealand and Australia. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Express Package and Business Mail, Information Management, and Corporate and others. The Express Package and Business Mail segment covers network courier, point-to-point courier, and postal services. Information management comprises secure paper-based and electronic business information management services. Corporate and other comprises corporate, financing, and property management services. Key revenue is derived from the Express Package and Business Mail divisions.
71GF Score

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