Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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Tootsie Roll Industries Inc FRA:TZ3

What is Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

Tootsie Roll Industries FRA:TZ3 +0.61% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:TZ3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.38. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 75.63% 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

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

FRA:TZ3' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries was 0.48. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.34.

FRA:TZ3's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
75.63% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs FRA:TZ3: 0.27

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Tootsie Roll Industries is 0.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Tootsie Roll Industries was 1.25%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 1.02%.

Tootsie Roll Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.08.

During the past 12 months, Tootsie Roll Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 2.90% per year. And the median was 6.50% 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.

Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3) 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.

Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tootsie Roll Industries'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.

Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Tootsie Roll Industries Annual Data

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0.34

0.29

Tootsie Roll Industries Quarterly Data
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FRA:TZ3 vs SOWG, RMCF, MDLZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.

Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Tootsie Roll Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Tootsie Roll Industries'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 )
	=	0.298	/	1.015
	=	0.29

Tootsie Roll Industries'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 )
	=	0.078	/	0.208
	=	0.38

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?

Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Tootsie Roll Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #243 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.

Is Tootsie Roll Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Tootsie Roll Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #243 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Tootsie Roll Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SOWG and RMCF?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #243 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tootsie Roll Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Tootsie Roll Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 11.6% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tootsie Roll Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?

Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.38, compared to a current price of €33.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 11.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (FRA:TZ3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.38.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TZ3:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €27.38 vs. price of €33.00 (20.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#243 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TZ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tootsie Roll Industries Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies SOWG RMCF MDLZ HSY XSWX:LISN XSWX:BARN XKRX:271560 SZSE:000833 TSE:2222 CAS:CSR OSTO:CLA B TSE:2201 BOM:500038 XKRX:004990 BOM:532356 XKRX:001800 IST:ULKER STC:SBT XKLS:5102 XZIM:SACL.ZW

Other Exchanges TROLB:USA TR:USA

Address 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60629

Website https://www.tootsie.com

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.

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