MDEPY (Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (As of Jun. 2026) — 118% Above Median

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MDEPY Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA MDEPY
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What is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA MDEPY 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates MDEPY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 54/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 336 Media - Diversified companies, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks worse than 72.02% 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. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.11.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA is 0.74, which seems too high.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA was 0.68. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.51.

MDEPY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.49
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-08-11), the Dividend Yield % of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA was 7.21%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 5.15%.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.18.

During the past 12 months, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA was 18.10% per year. The lowest was -21.40% per year. And the median was 2.65% 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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (OTCPK:MDEPY) 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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MDEPY vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA 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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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 )/ Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0/ 0.482
=0.00

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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 )
=0.176/ 0.158
=1.11

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 mean?
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (MDEPY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #242 out of 336 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's value of 1.11 is 126.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #242 out of 336 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #242 out of 336 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's value of 1.11 is 126.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.49, based on 336 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. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 126.5% 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA stock overvalued right now?
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (MDEPY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 126.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.49. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (MDEPY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges MN:Italy0KAV:UKMDD:Germany
Address Strada privata Mondadori 19, Segrate, Milan, ITA
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA is a European publishing group. It publishes books and magazines and operates retail bookstores across Italy. Books are fiction, and non-fiction, for the young genres. Magazines published are in various fields for both men and women. The company's operating segment includes Trade Books; Education Books; Retail; Media; Corporate and Shared Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Books segment.
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