MCSHF (Metcash) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Below Median


MCSHF Metcash Ltd MCSHF
63 GF Score
Price $1.48
GF Value $1.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metcash Dividend Payout Ratio?

Metcash MCSHF -36.26% 63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 77.78% 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. Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.63.

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

MCSHF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.07
Current: 0.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Metcash was 1.07. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.73.

MCSHF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.78% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs MCSHF: 0.66

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Metcash is 8.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Metcash was 8.19%. The lowest was 2.85%. And the median was 4.74%.

Metcash's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.06.

During the past 12 months, Metcash's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Metcash was 178.10% per year. The lowest was -64.60% per year. And the median was 10.45% 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.

Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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.

Metcash Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Metcash Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.

Metcash Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Metcash Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.78 0.80 0.61 0.67

Metcash Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.91 0.61 0.59 0.70 0.63

MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.

Metcash Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Metcash 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.

Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=0.128/ 0.192
=0.67

Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.06/ 0.096
=0.63

* 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 0.63 mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #140 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Metcash's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Metcash's value of 0.63 is 72.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #140 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #140 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Metcash's value of 0.63 is 72.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 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. Metcash's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 72.6% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 72.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#140 of 180)

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

Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MG9:GermanyMTS:Australia
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
63GF Score

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