Castings (LSE:CGS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median


LSE:CGS Castings PLC LSE:CGS
77 GF Score
Price £3.38
GF Value £2.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Castings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Castings LSE:CGS +2.42% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks worse than 89.67% 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. Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Castings PLC is 1.07, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CGS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.64   Max: 1.92
Current: 1.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Castings was 1.92. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.64.

LSE:CGS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
89.67% of 1723 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs LSE:CGS: 1.07

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Castings is 5.44%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Castings was 7.97%. The lowest was 2.84%. And the median was 4.16%.

Castings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.04.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Castings was 72.60% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Castings (LSE:CGS) 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.

Castings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Castings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castings'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.

Castings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Castings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.52 0.46 1.92 1.06

Castings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.20 2.03 1.68 1.67 0.48

LSE:CGS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.

Castings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Castings 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.

Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.184/ 0.173
=1.06

Castings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.042/ 0.087
=0.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 mean?
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Castings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Castings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Castings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.92. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Castings' value of 0.48 is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Castings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Castings' value of 0.48 is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Castings has consistently been above 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 1,723 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. Castings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 29.7% above 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 Castings 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. Castings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.68, compared to a current price of £3.38 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 29.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 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 Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.38 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68. GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £3.38 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1545 of 1723)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Castings Business Description

Other Exchanges CGSl:UK
Address Lichfield Road, Brownhills, West Midlands, GBR, WS8 6JZ
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
77GF Score

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