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. Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECP's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.32 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Encore Capital Group (FRA:ECP) 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.
Encore Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Encore Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Encore Capital 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.
FRA:ECP vs AGM.A, EZPW, QFIN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Encore Capital 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.
Encore Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Encore Capital Group 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.
Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Encore Capital Group (FRA:ECP) 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 Encore Capital Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Encore Capital Group ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Encore Capital Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Encore Capital Group ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Encore Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Encore Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Encore Capital Group ranks #999999 out of 194 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Encore Capital Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. 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 Credit Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.32, based on 194 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 Encore Capital Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Encore Capital Group'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 Encore Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encore Capital Group (FRA:ECP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.84, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Encore Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 Encore Capital Group (FRA:ECP), 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 Encore Capital Group (FRA:ECP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encore Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.84.
GuruFocus considers Encore Capital Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €59.84 vs. price of €75.00 (25.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Encore Capital Group Inc is an international specialty finance company engaged in providing debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a broad range of financial assets. It mainly purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value and manages them by working with individuals to repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. The company also provides debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originators for non-performing loans in Europe. It has only one reportable segment, debt purchasing and recovery. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions.
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