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Carriage ServicesCSV -3.05%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 35 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks better than 88.57% 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. Carriage Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carriage Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CSV'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Carriage Services was 0.26. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.17.
CSV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.57% of 35
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs CSV: 0.14
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Carriage Services was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 12.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) 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.
Carriage Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Carriage Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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.
CSV vs MED, RGS, CLIK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Carriage Services 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.
Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services (CSV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Carriage Services and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #4 out of 35 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Carriage Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Carriage Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.26. The Personal Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Carriage Services' value of 0.13 is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #4 out of 35 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #4 out of 35 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Carriage Services in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Carriage Services' value of 0.13 is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Personal Services companies is 0.43, based on 35 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. Carriage Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 69.8% 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $35.87 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 69.8% below the Personal Services industry median of 0.43. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.87 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12.
GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSV:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $35.87 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% below the Personal Services median (#4 of 35)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
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