Emerald HoldingFRA:EM7 -1.38%52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks worse than 307692% 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. Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Emerald Holding was 0.32. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.18.
FRA:EM7's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Emerald Holding's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Emerald Holding was 2.30% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 2.30% 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.
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) 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.
Emerald Holding Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Emerald Holding Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerald Holding'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:EM7 vs CRTO, EVC, QNST: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Emerald Holding and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Emerald Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Emerald Holding's value of 0.37 is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #999999 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Emerald Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Emerald Holding's value of 0.37 is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Emerald Holding's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Emerald Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. Emerald Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 26% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Holding's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.17, compared to a current price of €4.30 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 26% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.30 is trading 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.17.
GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €2.17 vs. price of €4.30 (98.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% below the Media - Diversified median (#999999 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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