Go (MAL:GO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median

Go MAL:GO 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates MAL:GO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Go ranks worse than 71.2% 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. Go's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.79.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Go PLC is 0.75, which seems too high.

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

MAL:GO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1.02 Max: 3.51
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Go was 3.51. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.02.

MAL:GO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
71.2% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs MAL:GO: 0.75

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Go is 6.35%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Go was 20.71%. The lowest was 2.62%. And the median was 4.84%.

Go's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.07.

During the past 12 months, Go's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -40.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Go was 34.50% per year. The lowest was -39.30% per year. And the median was 1.15% 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.

Go (MAL:GO) 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.

Go Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Go Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Go'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.

Go Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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3.51

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1.13

1.75

0.75

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MAL:GO vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Go'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.

Go Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Go's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Go Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Go'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 )
	=	0.15	/	0.201
	=	0.75

Go's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.07	/	0.089
	=	0.79

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 mean?

Go (MAL:GO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Go and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Go's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Go ranks #136 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.

Is Go's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Go's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 3.51. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Go's value of 0.79 is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Go ranks #136 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Go has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Go's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Go ranks #136 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Go in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Go's value of 0.79 is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Go's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Go 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 Telecommunication Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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. Go's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 49.1% 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 Go and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Go's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Go stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Go (MAL:GO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.27, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 49.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Go's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Go (MAL:GO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 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 Go (MAL:GO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Go stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.27. GuruFocus considers Go to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:GO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.79 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: €3.27 vs. price of €2.52 (22.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 49.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#136 of 191)

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

Go Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 HKSE:00728 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010 SGX:Z74 XPAR:ORA ADX:EAND XSWX:SCMN ASX:TLS TPE:2412

Address Triq Hal Tarxien, Zejtun, MLT, 3000

Website https://www.go.com.mt

Go PLC is an integrated telecommunications group, offering an unparalleled range of services: fixed line telephony, mobile telephony, broadband internet services, and digital television. It also provides business-related services, such as data networking solutions, business IP services, cloud services, IPLCs, and managed and co-location facilities. Its operating segment includes Malta Telecommunications Services; Data Centre Services; and Cyprus Telecommunications Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Malta Telecommunications Services segment.

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