Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.60 (As of Jun. 2026) — 326% Above Median

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LTS:0JKW Merko Ehitus AS LTS:0JKW
70 GF Score
Price €27.55
GF Value €13.85
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What is Merko Ehitus AS Dividend Payout Ratio?

Merko Ehitus AS LTS:0JKW 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 326% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JKW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.85. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Merko Ehitus AS ranks worse than 81.51% 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. Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.60.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Merko Ehitus AS is 0.71, which seems too high.

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

LTS:0JKW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.55
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Merko Ehitus AS was 1.55. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.61.

LTS:0JKW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.51% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs LTS:0JKW: 0.71

As of today (2026-09-01), the Dividend Yield % of Merko Ehitus AS is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Merko Ehitus AS was 15.20%. The lowest was 3.53%. And the median was 6.57%.

Merko Ehitus AS's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.25.

During the past 12 months, Merko Ehitus AS's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -34.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Merko Ehitus AS was 62.20% per year. The lowest was -24.70% per year. And the median was 7.95% 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.

Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW) 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.

Merko Ehitus AS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Merko Ehitus AS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merko Ehitus AS'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.

Merko Ehitus AS Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Merko Ehitus AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.51 0.39 0.37 0.84

Merko Ehitus AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.60

LTS:0JKW vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Merko Ehitus AS'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.

Merko Ehitus AS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Merko Ehitus AS 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.

Merko Ehitus AS'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 )
=1.9/ 2.251
=0.84

Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1.25/ 0.48
=2.60

* 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 2.60 mean?
Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.60 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Merko Ehitus AS and its competitors. This is 326% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #701 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Merko Ehitus AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.60 is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.55. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Merko Ehitus AS's value of 2.60 is 584.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #701 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Merko Ehitus AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merko Ehitus AS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #701 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Merko Ehitus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Merko Ehitus AS's value of 2.60 is 584.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Merko Ehitus AS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Merko Ehitus AS 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 a Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.38, based on 860 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. Merko Ehitus AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.60 is 584.2% 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 Merko Ehitus AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merko Ehitus AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.60, which is 326% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merko Ehitus AS stock overvalued right now?
Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.85, compared to a current price of €27.55 — trading 98.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.60, which is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 584.2% above the Construction industry median of 0.38. Merko Ehitus AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.60 as of Jun. 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 Merko Ehitus AS (LTS:0JKW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Ehitus AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.55 is trading 98.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.85.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JKW:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.60 (326% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: €13.85 vs. price of €27.55 (98.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 584.2% above the Construction median (#701 of 860)

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

Merko Ehitus AS Business Description

Other Exchanges MRK1T:EstoniaMKS:Germany
Address Jarvevana tee 9G, Tallinn, EST, 11314
Merko Ehitus AS is a construction company. The company is engaged in the business of general contracting of construction and on providing complete solutions in professional construction and real estate development. The company operates under two reportable segments: construction service and real estate development. Construction service contributes to the majority of the revenue. The Construction service segment includes all projects of the home markets in general construction, civil engineering, electrical construction and concrete works services. The firm operates mainly in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Norway. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Estonia.
70GF Score

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