Hammond Manufacturing CoHMFAF -1.37%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates HMFAF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks better than 98.37% 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. Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HMFAF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hammond Manufacturing Co was 0.06. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.05.
HMFAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 98.37% of 1722
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs HMFAF: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hammond Manufacturing Co was 2.90%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 1.02%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hammond Manufacturing Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hammond Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:HMFAF) 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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hammond Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hammond Manufacturing Co'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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HMFAF vs VRT, BE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hammond Manufacturing 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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hammond Manufacturing 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.
Hammond Manufacturing 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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hammond Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.06. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Hammond Manufacturing Co's value of 0.06 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hammond Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hammond Manufacturing Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hammond Manufacturing Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Hammond Manufacturing Co's value of 0.06 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hammond Manufacturing Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Hammond Manufacturing Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 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. Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 83.8% 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hammond Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.18, compared to a current price of $10.80 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 83.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Hammond Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.80 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.18.
GuruFocus considers Hammond Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HMFAF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.06 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $8.18 vs. price of $10.80 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Industrial Products median (#28 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMFAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Ltd is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic components. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States, and other countries, of which key revenue is derived from the United States. The company operates in one operating segment, electrical and electronic components. The company generates revenue through the manufacturing and sales of industrial enclosures, electronic enclosures, racks and cabinets, transformers and other products. Its manufactured products include electrical and electronic enclosures, racks and cabinets, power bars, and electronic (low-voltage) transformers.
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