Premier GroupJSE:PMR +0.65%61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R145.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks worse than 51.93% 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. Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.38
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Premier Group was 0.39. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.31.
JSE:PMR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 51.93% of 181
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs JSE:PMR: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Premier Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 95.50% 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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) 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.
Premier Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Premier Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier 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.
JSE:PMR vs KR, SFM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier 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.
Premier Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Premier Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Premier Group's value of 0.27 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #94 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #94 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Premier Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Premier Group's value of 0.27 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Premier Group 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 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. Premier Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 27% 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 Premier 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. Premier Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R145.00, compared to a current price of R196.00 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 27% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R196.00 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R145.00.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: R145.00 vs. price of R196.00 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Retail - Defensive median (#94 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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