BABBABB -0.11%57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates BABB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BAB ranks worse than 54.95% 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. BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BABB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.67 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BAB was 0.67. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.67.
BABB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 54.95% of 999
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs BABB: 0.50
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BAB was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
BAB (OTCPK:BABB) 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.
BAB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
BAB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAB'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.
BABB vs MTTCF, GPOX, INBP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BAB'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.
BAB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAB'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.
BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
BAB (BABB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BAB and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, BAB ranks #549 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BAB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. BAB's value of 0.50 is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAB ranks #549 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BAB has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MTTCF and GPOX?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BAB ranks #549 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BAB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. BAB's value of 0.50 is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BAB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.44, BAB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 999 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. BAB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 13.6% 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 BAB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAB (BABB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 13.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. BAB's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 BAB (BABB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Feb. 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 BAB (BABB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.
GuruFocus considers BAB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BABB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.90 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#549 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BABB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAB Inc franchises and licenses bagel and muffin retail units under the Apple Bagels, My Favorite Muffin, and SweetDuet trade names. The company also sell its trademark bagels, muffins and coffee through nontraditional channels of distribution including under licensing agreements with Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard and Green Beans Coffee. It has approximately 61 franchise units and 4 licensed units in operation in 18 states across the United States and one international location.
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