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. Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Metsa Board Oyj was 4.46. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.54.
FRA:MSRB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 0.39 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Metsa Board Oyj's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -44.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Metsa Board Oyj was 41.50% per year. The lowest was -44.50% per year. And the median was 10.15% 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.
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) 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.
Metsa Board Oyj Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Metsa Board Oyj Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metsa Board Oyj'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:MSRB vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Metsa Board Oyj'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.
Metsa Board Oyj Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metsa Board Oyj'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.
Metsa Board Oyj'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.
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) 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 Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. Over the past decade, Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 4.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Metsa Board Oyj's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 4.46. Based on the distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metsa Board Oyj has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metsa Board Oyj's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Metsa Board Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Metsa Board Oyj's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 4.46 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 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 Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metsa Board Oyj'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 Metsa Board Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.59, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Metsa Board Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB), 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.59.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSRB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €3.59 vs. price of €2.78 (22.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metsa Board Oyj is the European producer of premium lightweight paperboards. Its product portfolio includes pulp, boxboard, and linerboard, which are used in foodservice and consumer goods packaging. The company's customers are typically boxboard printers, carton board manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of branded goods and wholesalers. It operates fiber mills that produce its fiber-based products from timber. The Company operates in European Nations like Germany, Sweden, Spain, etc., and also in other countries like the UK, Norway, Canada, Asia, and Turkey. The majority of the revenue is generated in Europe.
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