Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.47 (As of Dec. 2025) — 86% Above Median


HAM:WWR Woolworths Group Ltd HAM:WWR
76 GF Score
Price €24.21
GF Value €20.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Woolworths Group HAM:WWR -0.45% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates HAM:WWR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks worse than 97.79% 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 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.47.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Woolworths Group Ltd is 1.72, which seems too high.

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

HAM:WWR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.79   Max: 11.8
Current: 1.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Woolworths Group was 11.80. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.79.

HAM:WWR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
97.79% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs HAM:WWR: 1.72

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Woolworths Group is 2.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Woolworths Group was 6.64%. The lowest was 2.14%. And the median was 3.04%.

Woolworths Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.26.

During the past 12 months, Woolworths Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Woolworths Group was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -21.00% per year. And the median was 8.90% 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.

Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) 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 Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Woolworths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths Group'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.

Woolworths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Woolworths Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.76 0.70 11.78 0.85

Woolworths Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.64 0.95 2.14 1.47

HAM:WWR vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group'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 Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


HAM:WWR
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Woolworths Group 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.

Woolworths Group'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 )
=0.542/ 0.636
=0.85

Woolworths Group'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 )
=0.255/ 0.173
=1.47

* 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 1.47 mean?
Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #177 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Woolworths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Woolworths Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 11.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Woolworths Group's value of 1.47 is 297.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #177 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #177 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Woolworths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Woolworths Group's value of 1.47 is 297.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 11.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Woolworths Group 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 - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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 Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 is 297.3% 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 Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.98, compared to a current price of €24.21 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 297.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Group (HAM:WWR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47 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 Group (HAM:WWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.21 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.98. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WWR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.47 (86% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: €20.98 vs. price of €24.21 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 297.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#177 of 181)

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

Woolworths Group Business Description

Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
76GF Score

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