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. DallasNews's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for DallasNews's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DallasNews was 8.37. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 4.37.
DALN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, DallasNews's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -37.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -28.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DallasNews was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
DallasNews (NAS:DALN) 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.
DallasNews Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
DallasNews Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DallasNews'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.
DALN vs LEE, EDUC, TNMG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, DallasNews'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.
DallasNews Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DallasNews's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DallasNews'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.
DallasNews's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
DallasNews (DALN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DallasNews and its competitors. Over the past decade, DallasNews' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 8.37.
Is DallasNews' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DallasNews' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 8.37. Overall, DallasNews has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DallasNews' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LEE and EDUC?
DallasNews' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, DallasNews' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 8.37 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 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. 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 DallasNews 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. DallasNews'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 DallasNews stock overvalued right now?
DallasNews (DALN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $16.51 — trading 363.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. DallasNews' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 5 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 DallasNews (DALN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 DallasNews (DALN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DallasNews stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.51 is trading 363.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
Key valuation signals for DALN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $16.51 (363.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DALN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DallasNews Corp is a local news and information publishing company. It operates The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com), Texas' newspaper. These operations generate revenue from advertising sales within the company's newspaper and digital platforms, subscriptions and retail sales of its newspaper, and commercial printing and distribution services predominantly related to national newspapers. In addition to traditional print and digital advertising, the company has a full-service agency, Medium Giant, offering businesses comprehensive, strategic, and creative marketing solutions. The company's two reportable segments are TDMN and Agency. Maximum revenue is derived from the TDMN segment, which comprises its traditional print business. The firm's customer base is concentrated in North Texas.
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