CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median

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LTS:0HQK CBL & Associates Properties Inc LTS:0HQK
43 GF Score
Price $58.46
GF Value $28.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is CBL & Associates Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

CBL & Associates Properties LTS:0HQK -1.45% 43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HQK with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 REITs companies, CBL & Associates Properties ranks better than 66.1% 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. CBL & Associates Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of CBL & Associates Properties Inc is 0.83, which seems too high.

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

LTS:0HQK' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.92   Max: 8.82
Current: 0.83

During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CBL & Associates Properties was 8.82. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.92.

LTS:0HQK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.1% of 705 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs LTS:0HQK: 0.83

As of today (2026-07-31), the Dividend Yield % of CBL & Associates Properties is 3.38%.

During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CBL & Associates Properties was 7.15%. The lowest was 1.63%. And the median was 5.57%.

CBL & Associates Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45.

During the past 12 months, CBL & Associates Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CBL & Associates Properties was 31.40% per year. The lowest was 31.40% per year. And the median was 31.40% 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.

CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) 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.

CBL & Associates Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

CBL & Associates Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CBL & Associates Properties'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.

CBL & Associates Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

CBL & Associates Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 8.82 2.92 1.78

CBL & Associates Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.48 4.82 0.19 0.29 0.59

LTS:0HQK vs GTY, NTST, ALX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.

CBL & Associates Properties Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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CBL & Associates Properties 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.

CBL & Associates Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.7/ 0.958
=1.77

CBL & Associates Properties'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 )
=0.45/ 0.762
=0.59

* 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 0.59 mean?
CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, CBL & Associates Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #239 out of 705 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 8.82. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 0.59 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #239 out of 705 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GTY and NTST?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #239 out of 705 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts CBL & Associates Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 0.59 is 40.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CBL & Associates Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 8.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 0.99, CBL & Associates Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 705 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 40.4% 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL & Associates Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.52, compared to a current price of $58.46 — trading 105% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 40.4% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 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 CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $58.46 is trading 105% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.52. GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HQK:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (80% below median its 10-year median of 2.92)
  • GF Value™: $28.52 vs. price of $58.46 (105% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% below the REITs median (#239 of 705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HQK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CBL & Associates Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CBL:USACAZ0:Germany
Address 2030 Hamilton Place Boulevard, Suite 500, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37421
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
43GF Score

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