Universal Music Group NVCHIX:UMGA 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks worse than 53.85% 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. Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:UMGa'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.53
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Universal Music Group NV was 0.58. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.53.
CHIX:UMGa's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 53.85% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs CHIX:UMGa: 0.53
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Universal Music Group NV was 3.34%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 1.90%.
During the past 12 months, Universal Music Group NV's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 36.60% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 21.15% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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Universal Music Group NV Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Universal Music Group NV 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.
Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #175 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Universal Music Group NV's value of 0.48 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #175 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #175 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Universal Music Group NV's value of 0.48 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Universal Music Group NV 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 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 4% 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 Universal Music Group NV 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.68, compared to a current price of €18.72 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.72 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.68.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €27.68 vs. price of €18.72 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Media - Diversified median (#175 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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