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First AcceptanceFACO 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FACO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Insurance companies, First Acceptance ranks worse than 299400.9% 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. First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FACO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.38 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of First Acceptance was 37.60% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was -13.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
First Acceptance (OTCPK:FACO) 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.
First Acceptance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
First Acceptance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Acceptance'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.
FACO vs JRVR, OSG, MBI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, First Acceptance'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.
First Acceptance Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
First Acceptance 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.
First Acceptance'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.
First Acceptance (FACO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Acceptance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 334 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
First Acceptance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 334 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Acceptance's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JRVR and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #999999 out of 334 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places First Acceptance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 334 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 First Acceptance and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Acceptance'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 First Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance (FACO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.41, compared to a current price of $5.41 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. First Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 First Acceptance (FACO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 First Acceptance (FACO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.41 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.41.
GuruFocus considers First Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FACO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.41 vs. price of $5.41 (22.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FACO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Acceptance Corp is engaged in the financial services sector. It is principally a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance. The company's operations generate revenue from selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in the United States. Its suite of products comprises auto insurance, renters, motorcycle, roadside assistance, and hospital insurance. the company also operates a real estate and corporate segment, which consists of the activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate held for sale, interest expenses associated with all debt, and other general corporate overhead expenses.
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