Irish Continental GroupLSE:ICGC 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks better than 62.37% 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. Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ICGC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Irish Continental Group was 0.55. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.41.
LSE:ICGC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.37% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs LSE:ICGC: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Irish Continental Group was 4.39%. The lowest was 1.89%. And the median was 2.61%.
During the past 12 months, Irish Continental Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Irish Continental Group was 5.10% per year. The lowest was -8.50% per year. And the median was 3.80% 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.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) 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.
Irish Continental Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Irish Continental Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Irish Continental 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.
Irish Continental Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.
Irish Continental Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Irish Continental Group 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.
Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #213 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.55. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Irish Continental Group's value of 0.16 is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #213 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #213 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Irish Continental Group's value of 0.16 is 64.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Irish Continental Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Irish Continental 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. Irish Continental Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 64.4% 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.60, compared to a current price of £5.48 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 64.4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.48 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.60.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: £5.60 vs. price of £5.48 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Transportation median (#213 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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