AXFOF (Axfood AB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 134% Above Median


AXFOF Axfood AB AXFOF
90 GF Score
Price $28.00
GF Value $22.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Axfood AB Dividend Payout Ratio?

Axfood AB AXFOF 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates AXFOF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Axfood AB ranks worse than 83.33% 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. Axfood AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Axfood AB is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

AXFOF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 0.8   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Axfood AB was 0.95. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.80.

AXFOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.33% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs AXFOF: 0.79

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Axfood AB is 3.35%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Axfood AB was 4.88%. The lowest was 1.74%. And the median was 3.32%.

Axfood AB's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.48.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Axfood AB was 37.50% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 9.80% 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.

Axfood AB (OTCPK:AXFOF) 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.

Axfood AB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Axfood AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axfood AB'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.

Axfood AB Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Axfood AB 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 0.73 0.70 0.75 0.84 0.81

Axfood AB 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 2.17 0.00 1.29 0.00 1.87

AXFOF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axfood AB'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.

Axfood AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axfood AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Axfood AB 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.

Axfood AB'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 )
=0.942/ 1.161
=0.81

Axfood AB'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 )
=0.483/ 0.259
=1.86

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 mean?
Axfood AB (AXFOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Axfood AB and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Axfood AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #150 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Axfood AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Axfood AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 0.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Axfood AB's value of 1.87 is 412.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #150 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Axfood AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axfood AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #150 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Axfood AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Axfood AB's value of 1.87 is 412.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Axfood AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Axfood AB 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 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. Axfood AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 is 412.3% 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 Axfood AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Axfood AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axfood AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB (AXFOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.41, compared to a current price of $28.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 412.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Axfood AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Axfood AB (AXFOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87 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 Axfood AB (AXFOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41. GuruFocus considers Axfood AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AXFOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.87 (134% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $28.00 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 412.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#150 of 180)

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

Axfood AB Business Description

Other Exchanges AXFO:SwedenAXFOs:UK0R6R:UK
Address Solnavagen 4, Stockholm, SWE, 113 65
Axfood AB operates food retail and wholesale businesses in Sweden. The company operates various food retail grocery chains, discount stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies through different brands. The company's operating segments include Willys, Hemkop, Dagab, City Gross, and Snabbgross. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Willys segment, which is a discount grocery chain, offering various products in both group-owned stores and online. This segment also includes the partly owned cross-border grocery chain Eurocash.
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