Century CommunitiesCCS +3.34%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates CCS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Real Estate companies, Century Communities ranks better than 75.9% 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. Century Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CCS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Century Communities was 0.22. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.
CCS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.9% of 697
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs CCS: 0.22
During the past 12 months, Century Communities's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Century Communities was 32.20% per year. The lowest was 13.20% per year. And the median was 22.70% 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.
Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) 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.
Century Communities Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Century Communities Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Communities'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.
CCS vs FOR, FPH, SKYH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Century Communities'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.
Century Communities Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Century Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Communities's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Century Communities 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.
Century Communities'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.
Century Communities (CCS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Century Communities and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Century Communities' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Communities ranks #168 out of 697 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Century Communities' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Century Communities' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.22. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Century Communities' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Communities ranks #168 out of 697 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Century Communities has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Communities' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FOR and FPH?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Century Communities ranks #168 out of 697 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Century Communities in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Century Communities' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Communities' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Century Communities 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.41, based on 697 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. Century Communities's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 12.2% 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 Century Communities and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Communities's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Communities (CCS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.06, compared to a current price of $71.84 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 12.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.41. Century Communities' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Century Communities (CCS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 Century Communities (CCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.84 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.06.
GuruFocus considers Century Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $72.06 vs. price of $71.84 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Real Estate median (#168 of 697)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Communities Inc is engaged in the development, design, construction, marketing and sale of single-family attached and detached homes. The company builds and sells homes under its Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Its reportable segments for homebuilding operations are: i) West (California and Washington) ii) Mountain (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah), iii) Texas, iv) Southeast (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee), v) Century Complete (Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, and South Carolina). The company's other reportable segments include: Financial Services and Century Living. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of new homes in the Mountain segment.
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