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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. Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BRN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.45 Max: 3.85
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Brimstone Investment was 3.85. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.45.
JSE:BRN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 82.93% of 996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs JSE:BRN: 0.20
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Brimstone Investment was 9.76%. The lowest was 2.16%. And the median was 5.69%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Brimstone Investment was 47.60% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was 12.00% 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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) 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.
Brimstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Brimstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment'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.
JSE:BRN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Brimstone Investment 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.
Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. Over the past decade, Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #170 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Brimstone Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 3.85. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #170 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #170 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Brimstone Investment in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Brimstone Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.85 over the past decade. 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 0.44, based on 996 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. 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.42, compared to a current price of R5.56 — trading 1223.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.56 is trading 1223.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.42.
GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R0.42 vs. price of R5.56 (1223.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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