Cake Box HoldingsLSE:CBOX 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates LSE:CBOX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Retail - Defensive companies, Cake Box Holdings ranks worse than 79.12% 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. Cake Box Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cake Box Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CBOX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.68
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cake Box Holdings was 0.79. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.59.
LSE:CBOX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 79.12% of 182
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365
vs LSE:CBOX: 0.68
During the past 12 months, Cake Box Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.60% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cake Box Holdings was 72.90% per year. The lowest was 10.50% per year. And the median was 24.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) 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.
Cake Box Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cake Box Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cake Box Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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LSE:CBOX vs KR, SFM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cake Box Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cake Box Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Cake Box Holdings 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.
Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Cake Box Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #144 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Cake Box Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cake Box Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Cake Box Holdings' value of 0.33 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #144 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cake Box Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cake Box Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #144 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cake Box Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Cake Box Holdings' value of 0.33 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cake Box Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Cake Box Holdings 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 182 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. Cake Box Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 9.6% 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 Cake Box Holdings 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. Cake Box Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cake Box Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.51, compared to a current price of £2.03 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 9.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Cake Box Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.03 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.51.
GuruFocus considers Cake Box Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CBOX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: £2.51 vs. price of £2.03 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#144 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CBOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cake Box Holdings PLC is a retailer of fresh cream cakes. It offers a range of cakes that include cupcakes, photo cakes, number cakes, fruit cakes, mehndi cakes, round cakes, kid's cakes, platter cakes, and wedding cakes. The company recognizes revenue revenue from Sale of sponges, fresh cream and other goods to franchisees, Online sales of cakes and related products to customers, Franchise package. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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