Crown HoldingsCCK +0.53%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates CCK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 86.19% 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. Crown Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CCK'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Crown Holdings was 0.16. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.13.
CCK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 86.19% of 210
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs CCK: 0.14
During the past 12 months, Crown Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Crown Holdings was 7.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.85% 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.
Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) 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.
Crown Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Crown Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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.
CCK vs AVY, BALL, SON: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Crown Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #29 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Crown Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Crown Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.16. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Crown Holdings' value of 0.19 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #29 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #29 out of 210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Crown Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Crown Holdings' value of 0.19 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Crown Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Crown Holdings has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 210 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. Crown Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 51.3% below 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.59 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 51.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.59 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.59 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#29 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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