MCEM (Monarch Cement Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

What is Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Monarch Cement Co MCEM +0.71% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Building Materials companies, Monarch Cement Co ranks better than 81.99% 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. Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.

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

MCEM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Monarch Cement Co was 0.33. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.21.

MCEM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.99% of 211 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs MCEM: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-12), the Dividend Yield % of Monarch Cement Co is 1.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Monarch Cement Co was 4.11%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 2.06%.

Monarch Cement Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.83.

During the past 12 months, Monarch Cement Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Monarch Cement Co was 16.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.05% 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.

Monarch Cement Co (OTCPK:MCEM) 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.

Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Monarch Cement Co Annual Data

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MCEM vs RMIX, PHCI, SMID: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch Cement Co'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.

Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Monarch Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Monarch Cement Co'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 )
	=	3.24	/	16.192
	=	0.20

Monarch Cement Co'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 )
	=	0.83	/	2.803
	=	0.30

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 mean?

Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #38 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18%.

Is Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Monarch Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.33. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Monarch Cement Co's value of 0.30 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #38 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Monarch Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RMIX and PHCI?

According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #38 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Monarch Cement Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Monarch Cement Co's value of 0.30 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Monarch Cement Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Monarch Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 211 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 21.1% 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 Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 21.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94. GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCEM:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 21.1% below the Building Materials median (#38 of 211)

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

Monarch Cement Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies RMIX PHCI SMID TGLS RETO BASA CAPS USLM TTAM KNF CRH XSWX:HOLN SHSE:600176 VMC XTER:HEI MLM BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO

Address 449 1200 Street, P.O. Box 1000, Humboldt, KS, USA, 66748-0900

Website https://www.monarchcement.com

Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.

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