Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Below Median

What is Macfarlane Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Macfarlane Group CHIX:MACFL 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MACFL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 60.66% 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. Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.26.

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

CHIX:MACFl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Macfarlane Group was 0.49. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.35.

CHIX:MACFl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.66% of 211 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs CHIX:MACFl: 0.49

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Macfarlane Group is 5.53%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Macfarlane Group was 5.91%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 2.69%.

Macfarlane Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.01.

During the past 12 months, Macfarlane Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Macfarlane Group was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -45.70% per year. And the median was 4.00% 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.

Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFl) 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.

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Macfarlane Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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

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Macfarlane Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Macfarlane Group Annual Data

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0.49

Macfarlane Group Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:MACFL vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.

Macfarlane Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Macfarlane Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Macfarlane Group'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 )
	=	0.037	/	0.076
	=	0.49

Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.01	/	0.038
	=	0.26

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 mean?

Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #128 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.

Is Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Macfarlane Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.26 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #128 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Macfarlane Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SW and PKG?

According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #128 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.26 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Macfarlane Group 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 211 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. Macfarlane Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 33.3% 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 Macfarlane Group 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. Macfarlane Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.15, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 33.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (CHIX:MACFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.15. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MACFL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: £1.15 vs. price of £0.66 (42.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#128 of 211)

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

Macfarlane Group Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers

Comparable Companies LSE:RBN LSE:SYM LSE:CRU SW PKG AMCR IP BALL AVY TSX:CCL.A CCK SZSE:002812 OHEL:STERV XSWX:SIGN SZSE:002831 SON REYN SLGN TSE:5901 OHEL:HUH1V

Other Exchanges MACF:UK 5K6:Germany

Address 3 Park Gardens, First Floor, Glasgow, GBR, G3 7YE

Website https://www.macfarlanegroup.com

Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.

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