COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

What is COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

COPT Defense Properties MEX:CDP 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:CDP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN418.87. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, COPT Defense Properties ranks better than 57.8% 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. COPT Defense Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of COPT Defense Properties is 0.92, which seems too high.

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

MEX:CDP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.2 Max: 6.18
Current: 0.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of COPT Defense Properties was 6.18. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.20.

MEX:CDP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
57.8% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs MEX:CDP: 0.91

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of COPT Defense Properties is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of COPT Defense Properties was 6.67%. The lowest was 3.10%. And the median was 4.05%.

COPT Defense Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5.77.

During the past 12 months, COPT Defense Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% 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 COPT Defense Properties was 16.00% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was 2.40% 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.

COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP) 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.

COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COPT Defense Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

COPT Defense Properties Annual Data

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MEX:CDP vs KRC, SLG, HIW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, COPT Defense Properties'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.

COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, COPT Defense Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COPT Defense Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

COPT Defense Properties'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 )
	=	21.967	/	23.609
	=	0.93

COPT Defense Properties'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 )
	=	5.77	/	6.04
	=	0.96

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 mean?

COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on COPT Defense Properties and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, COPT Defense Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #303 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.

Is COPT Defense Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

COPT Defense Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 6.18. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. COPT Defense Properties' value of 0.96 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #303 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COPT Defense Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does COPT Defense Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KRC and SLG?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #303 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts COPT Defense Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. COPT Defense Properties' value of 0.96 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, COPT Defense Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.99, COPT Defense Properties 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 REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 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. COPT Defense Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 3% 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 COPT Defense Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COPT Defense Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is COPT Defense Properties stock overvalued right now?

COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN418.87, compared to a current price of MXN531.56 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 3% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. COPT Defense Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 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 COPT Defense Properties (MEX:CDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COPT Defense Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN531.56 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN418.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CDP:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: MXN418.87 vs. price of MXN531.56 (26.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs
Industry Position: 3% below the REITs median (#303 of 718)

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

COPT Defense Properties Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies KRC SLG HIW CUZ DEI ESBA DEA PDM VNO HPP XMAD:MRL BXP ARE TSE:8951 XPAR:GFC SGX:N2IU TSE:8952 SGX:AJBU ASX:DXS BOM:542602

Other Exchanges CDP:USA

Address 6711 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD, USA, 21046

Website https://www.copt.com

COPT Defense Properties is a fully-integrated and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government (USG) defense installations and missions. The company has two reportable segments: Defense/IT Portfolio; and Other. Defense/IT Portfolio includes sub-segments such as: Fort George G. Meade and the Baltimore/Washington Corridor (Fort Meade/BW Corridor); Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama; Northern Virginia Defense/IT Locations (NoVA Defense/IT); Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas; locations serving the U.S. Navy (Navy Support); and data center shells in Northern Virginia.

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