Graphic Packaging Holding CoGPK +0.05%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 352% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates GPK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Packaging & Containers companies, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks better than 62.38% 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. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GPK'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Graphic Packaging Holding Co was 0.48. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.27.
GPK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.38% of 210
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs GPK: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Graphic Packaging Holding Co was 4.94%. The lowest was 1.29%. And the median was 1.81%.
During the past 12 months, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Graphic Packaging Holding Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GPK vs GEF, SLGN, AMBP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. This is 352% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #79 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 is 352% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.48. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's value of 1.22 is 212.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #79 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEF and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #79 out of 210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Graphic Packaging Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's value of 1.22 is 212.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Graphic Packaging Holding Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 210 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. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 is 212.8% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co 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. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22, which is 352% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.07, compared to a current price of $10.92 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22, which is 352% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 212.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.92 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.07.
GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GPK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.22 (352% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $23.07 vs. price of $10.92 (52.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#79 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
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