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Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 87.01% 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. Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.08.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Amcon Distributing Co is 0.93, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DIT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Amcon Distributing Co was 0.93. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.
DIT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 87.01% of 177
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs DIT: 0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Amcon Distributing Co was 1.37%. The lowest was 0.31%. And the median was 0.64%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Amcon Distributing Co was 64.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) 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.
Amcon Distributing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Amcon Distributing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing Co'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.
DIT vs HCIL, TWG, HFFG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Amcon Distributing Co 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.
Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #154 out of 177 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.93. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.08 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #154 out of 177 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #154 out of 177 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.08 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Amcon Distributing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Amcon Distributing Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 177 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 78.4% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 78.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Jun. 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#154 of 177)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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