Rainbow ChickenJSE:RBO +0.18%9 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 9/100. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rainbow Chicken ranks better than 83.05% 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. Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RBO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.19
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Rainbow Chicken was 0.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
JSE:RBO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.05% of 997
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs JSE:RBO: 0.19
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) 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.
Rainbow Chicken Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Rainbow Chicken Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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:RBO vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #169 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Rainbow Chicken's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #169 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #169 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Rainbow Chicken in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Rainbow Chicken's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this benchmark. 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 997 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. Rainbow Chicken's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 38.6% 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 Rainbow Chicken 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. Rainbow Chicken's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 and 38.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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.
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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