Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 73.48% 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. Famous Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Famous Brands was 0.80. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.55.
FMBRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.48% of 181
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs FMBRF: 0.60
During the past 12 months, Famous Brands's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Famous Brands was 75.30% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 27.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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.
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Famous Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Famous Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #133 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Famous Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Famous Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Famous Brands' value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #133 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #133 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Famous Brands' value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Famous Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Famous Brands has consistently been above 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 181 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. Famous Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 24.3% above 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 Famous Brands 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. Famous Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 24.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#133 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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