Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (As of Feb. 2026) — 65% Above Median


CHIX:SNWSL Smiths News PLC CHIX:SNWSL
51 GF Score
Price £0.72
GF Value £0.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Smiths News Dividend Payout Ratio?

Smiths News CHIX:SNWSL +6.23% 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Feb. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks worse than 53.23% 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. Smiths News's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.76.

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

CHIX:SNWSl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.46   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smiths News was 1.05. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.46.

CHIX:SNWSl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
53.23% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs CHIX:SNWSl: 0.53

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Smiths News is 7.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smiths News was 35.29%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 7.41%.

Smiths News's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, Smiths News's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 54.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Smiths News was 108.00% per year. The lowest was -62.90% per year. And the median was 4.35% 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.

Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSl) 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.

Smiths News Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Smiths News Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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.

Smiths News Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Smiths News Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.26 0.41 0.46 0.48

Smiths News 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.35 0.65 0.32 0.76

CHIX:SNWSL vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.

Smiths News Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Smiths News 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.

Smiths News'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 )
=0.052/ 0.108
=0.48

Smiths News'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 )
=0.038/ 0.05
=0.76

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 mean?
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Smiths News' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #173 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Smiths News' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Smiths News' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Smiths News' value of 0.76 is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #173 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #173 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Smiths News in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Smiths News' value of 0.76 is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Smiths News 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. Smiths News's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.76 is 52% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 52% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.76 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54. GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.76 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.72 (32.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% above the Media - Diversified median (#173 of 325)

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

Smiths News Business Description

Other Exchanges SNWS:UKT6N:Germany
Address Rowan House, Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN2 8UH
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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