The Kraft Heinz CoMEX:KHC +3.24%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN529.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks worse than 68.14% 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KHC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Kraft Heinz Co was 0.71. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.57.
MEX:KHC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 68.14% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs MEX:KHC: 0.63
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Kraft Heinz Co was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -13.80% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (MEX:KHC) 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
MEX:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Kraft Heinz Co 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (MEX:KHC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #680 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.69 is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #680 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #680 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.69 is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kraft Heinz Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.44, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 58.6% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (MEX:KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN529.71, compared to a current price of MXN410.00 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 58.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (MEX:KHC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (MEX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN410.00 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN529.71.
GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KHC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: MXN529.71 vs. price of MXN410.00 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#680 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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