Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Below Median


FRA:MCG Mercury General Corp FRA:MCG
72 GF Score
Price €92.50
GF Value €81.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Mercury General Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mercury General FRA:MCG -0.54% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 336 Insurance companies, Mercury General ranks better than 94.94% 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. Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MCG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.88   Max: 4.23
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mercury General was 4.23. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.88.

FRA:MCG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
94.94% of 336 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs FRA:MCG: 0.08

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Mercury General is 1.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mercury General was 8.43%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 4.51%.

Mercury General's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.28.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mercury General was 33.10% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 11.20% 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.

Mercury General (FRA:MCG) 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.

Mercury General Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Mercury General Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury General'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.

Mercury General Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mercury General Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 0.00 4.24 0.18 0.16

Mercury General Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.11 0.06 0.09 0.09

FRA:MCG vs SIGI, RLI, WTM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Mercury General'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.

Mercury General Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Mercury General 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.

Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.085/ 6.747
=0.16

Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.275/ 3.027
=0.09

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 mean?
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mercury General and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #17 out of 336 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mercury General's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 4.23. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Mercury General's value of 0.09 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #17 out of 336 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury General has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury General's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SIGI and RLI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #17 out of 336 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mercury General in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Mercury General's value of 0.09 is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercury General's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Mercury General 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 336 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. Mercury General's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 76.3% 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 Mercury General 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. Mercury General's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury General stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury General (FRA:MCG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.56, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 76.3% below the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Mercury General's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury General stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €81.56. GuruFocus considers Mercury General to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MCG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (90% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: €81.56 vs. price of €92.50 (13.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% below the Insurance median (#17 of 336)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mercury General Business Description

Other Exchanges MCY:USAMCG:Germany
Address 4484 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90010
Mercury General Corp is an insurance holding company. It is engaged in writing personal automobile insurance and provides related property and casualty insurance products. The company offers the following types of automobile coverage: collision, property damage, bodily injury (BI), comprehensive, personal injury protection (PIP), underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards. Additionally, it offers the following types of homeowners coverage: dwelling, liability, personal property, and other coverages. The company has one reportable business segment, the Property and Casualty business segment.
72GF Score

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