Foschini GroupFHNGY 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates FHNGY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Retail - Cyclical companies, Foschini Group ranks worse than 62.89% 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. Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FHNGY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Foschini Group was 0.67. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.54.
FHNGY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 62.89% of 512
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FHNGY: 0.54
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Foschini Group was 55.30% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was 10.20% 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.
Foschini Group (OTCPK:FHNGY) 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.
Foschini Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Foschini Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foschini 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Foschini 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.
Foschini Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foschini 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.
Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Foschini Group (FHNGY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Foschini Group and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #322 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Foschini Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Foschini Group's value of 0.34 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #322 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Foschini Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foschini Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #322 out of 512 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Foschini Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Foschini Group's value of 0.34 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Foschini Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Foschini Group 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 512 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. Foschini Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 17.1% 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 Foschini Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foschini Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foschini Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group (FHNGY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $3.91 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 17.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Foschini Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.91 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers Foschini Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FHNGY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $3.91 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#322 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHNGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foschini Group Ltd is a South African fashion retailer. The company mainly offers apparels, footwear, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances, kidswear, homewares, sportswear, cellular, jewelry, and other value added services in South Africa. The Foschini Group is a diverse group with a portfolio of thirty-four fashion and lifestyle retail brands portfolio includes multiple brands such as Home, American Swiss, homelivingspace, bash, The bedstore, Connor, Colette, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, Foschini, hi, Markham, Whistles, and Others. The Group operates through TFG Africa retail segment, TFG London, TFG Australia, and TFG Africa Credit segments. It earns the majority of its revenue from the TFG Africa retail segment.
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