CGROF (Character Group (The)) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Feb. 2026) — 48% Below Median

What is Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Feb. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.68. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks worse than 76.52% 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. Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.27.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Character Group (The) PLC is 0.74, which seems too high.

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

CGROF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.52 Max: 2.5
Current: 0.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Character Group (The) was 2.50. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.52.

CGROF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.52% of 345 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs CGROF: 0.74

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Character Group (The) is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Character Group (The) was 13.16%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 4.14%.

Character Group (The)'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 12 months, Character Group (The)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -68.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Character Group (The) was 37.50% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 9.70% 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.

Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.

Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Character Group (The) Annual Data

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0.22

0.36

0.90

0.64

2.51

Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
	Aug16	Feb17	Aug17	Feb18	Aug18	Feb19	Aug19	Feb20	Aug20	Feb21	Aug21	Feb22	Aug22	Feb23	Aug23	Feb24	Aug24	Feb25	Aug25	Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.26	0.38	1.28	0.00	0.27

CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.

Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Character Group (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	0.188	/	0.075
	=	2.51

Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.041	/	0.15
	=	0.27

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 mean?

Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Character Group (The) and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #264 out of 345 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.

Is Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Character Group (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.50. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Character Group (The)'s value of 0.27 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #264 out of 345 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Character Group (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AS and HAS?

According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #264 out of 345 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Character Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Character Group (The)'s value of 0.27 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Character Group (The) 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 Travel & Leisure company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 345 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. Character Group (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 37.2% 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?

Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.68, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 37.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.68.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $2.68 vs. price of $3.26 (21.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
Industry Position: 37.2% below the Travel & Leisure median (#264 of 345)

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

Character Group (The) Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Travel & Leisure

Comparable Companies LSE:XPF LSE:TND LSE:TUNE HKSE:09992 HKSE:02020 TSE:4661 AS TSE:7832 HAS TSE:7309 LSE:GAW LTH HKSE:02331 GOLF MAT PLNT XMAD:FDR MIL:TGYM SHSE:689009 WAR:BFT

Other Exchanges CCT:UK

Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS

Website https://www.thecharacter.com

Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.

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