Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Below Median

What is Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Retail - Cyclical companies, Woolworths Holdings ranks worse than 84.21% 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. Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Woolworths Holdings Ltd is 0.95, which seems too high.

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

FRA:WN3' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Woolworths Holdings was 1.11. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.74.

FRA:WN3's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.21% of 513 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs FRA:WN3: 0.94

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Woolworths Holdings is 3.66%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Woolworths Holdings was 8.29%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 4.57%.

Woolworths Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.04.

During the past 12 months, Woolworths Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -29.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Woolworths Holdings was 64.20% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 15.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) 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.

Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Woolworths Holdings Annual Data

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FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths Holdings'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.

Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Woolworths Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.109	/	0.148
	=	0.74

Woolworths Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.041	/	0.086
	=	0.48

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 mean?

Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Woolworths Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #432 out of 513 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.

Is Woolworths Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Woolworths Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.11. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Woolworths Holdings' value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #432 out of 513 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Woolworths Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DDS and M?

According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #432 out of 513 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Woolworths Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Woolworths Holdings' value of 0.48 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Woolworths Holdings has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 513 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. Woolworths Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 17.1% above 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.68, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 17.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.68. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: €3.68 vs. price of €2.72 (26.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#432 of 513)

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Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies JSE:BOX JSE:TFG JSE:PIK JSE:PPH JSE:SHP TSE:8267 XSGO:FALABELLA TSE:7453 PHS:SM LSE:MKS DDS MEX:LIVEPOL1 TSE:3099 XKLS:5326 XSGO:CENCOSUD NSE:VMM M TSE:9005 SHSE:601933 SZSE:000564

Other Exchanges WHL:South Africa WLWHY:USA

Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001

Website https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za

Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.

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