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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
CHLSY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 0.79. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.47.
CHLSY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 53.25% of 999
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs CHLSY: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 2.06%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 1.17%.
During the past 12 months, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 26.90% per year. The lowest was -32.60% per year. And the median was 11.25% 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (OTCPK:CHLSY) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
CHLSY vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #532 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.79. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #532 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #532 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.79 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 999 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. 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.82, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.82.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHLSY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $15.82 vs. price of $11.76 (25.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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