MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MAL:MTP MaltaPost PLC MAL:MTP
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What is MaltaPost Dividend Payout Ratio?

MaltaPost MAL:MTP 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks worse than 70.49% 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. MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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

MAL:MTP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.24   Max: 10.33
Current: 0.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MaltaPost was 10.33. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.24.

MAL:MTP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
70.49% of 566 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs MAL:MTP: 0.67

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of MaltaPost is 7.16%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MaltaPost was 9.49%. The lowest was 1.92%. And the median was 5.25%.

MaltaPost's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.04.

During the past 12 months, MaltaPost's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MaltaPost was 17.70% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) 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.

MaltaPost Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MaltaPost Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.

MaltaPost Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MaltaPost Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 10.33 1.55 0.86 0.74

MaltaPost Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.50 0.00 1.61 0.00 1.33

MAL:MTP vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.

MaltaPost Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MaltaPost 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.

MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.037/ 0.05
=0.74

MaltaPost'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 )
=0.036/ 0.027
=1.33

* 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 1.33 mean?
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MaltaPost and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #399 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MaltaPost's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 10.33. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. MaltaPost's value of 1.33 is 195.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #399 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #399 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MaltaPost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. MaltaPost's value of 1.33 is 195.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 10.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.45, MaltaPost 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 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. MaltaPost's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 is 195.6% 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 MaltaPost 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. MaltaPost's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 195.6% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50. GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.33 (near median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €0.50 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.6% above the Transportation median (#399 of 566)

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

MaltaPost Business Description

Address 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MLT, 1001
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
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