ME Group InternationalLSE:MEGP +1.94%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Oct. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates LSE:MEGP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,719 Industrial Products companies, ME Group International ranks worse than 70.8% 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. ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MEGP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.66 Max: 5.88
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ME Group International was 5.88. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.66.
LSE:MEGP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.8% of 1719
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs LSE:MEGP: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ME Group International was 22.49%. The lowest was 2.82%. And the median was 4.72%.
During the past 12 months, ME Group International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ME Group International was 110.50% per year. The lowest was -50.00% per year. And the median was 13.65% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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ME Group International (LSE:MEGP) 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.
ME Group International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
ME Group International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ME Group International'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.
ME Group International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ME Group International Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ME Group International'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.
ME Group International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
ME Group International 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.
ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Oct. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ME Group International and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #1217 out of 1719 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
ME Group International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 5.88. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. ME Group International's value of 0.48 is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #1217 out of 1719 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ME Group International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ME Group International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #1217 out of 1719 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places ME Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. ME Group International's value of 0.48 is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ME Group International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.37, ME Group International 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 1,719 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. ME Group International'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 ME Group International 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. ME Group International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ME Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International (LSE:MEGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.82, compared to a current price of £1.05 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 29.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. ME Group International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ME Group International (LSE:MEGP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Oct. 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 ME Group International (LSE:MEGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.82.
GuruFocus considers ME Group International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MEGP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: £1.82 vs. price of £1.05 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1217 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MEGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ME Group International PLC operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, aimed at the consumer market. The group operates vending units across 20 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas namely Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions; Unattended laundry services and launderettes; High-quality digital printigg kiosks and Vending equipment for the food service market. Geographically, the company reports its segments and operates in UK & Republic of Ireland, Asia Pacific and Continental Europe, which is the majority revenue generator.
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