Compass GroupCMPGF 88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 59.64% 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. Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CMPGF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Compass Group was 1.47. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.48.
CMPGF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 59.64% of 166
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs CMPGF: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Compass Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Compass Group was 53.70% per year. The lowest was -15.40% per year. And the median was 8.80% 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.
Compass Group (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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.
Compass Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Compass Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.
CMPGF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.
Compass Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #99 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Compass Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.47. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Compass Group's value of 0.59 is 51.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #99 out of 166 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #99 out of 166 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Compass Group's value of 0.59 is 51.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Compass Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 166 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. Compass Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 51.3% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants 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. Compass Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.64, compared to a current price of $32.84 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 51.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Mar. 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.84 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.64.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CMPGF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $40.64 vs. price of $32.84 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% above the Restaurants median (#99 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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