Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 461% Above Median


MEX:SW1 N Smurfit WestRock PLC MEX:SW1 N
47 GF Score
Price MXN680.00
GF Value MXN682.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Smurfit WestRock Dividend Payout Ratio?

Smurfit WestRock MEX:SW1 N 47 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 461% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 89.52% 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. Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.30.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Smurfit WestRock PLC is 1.14, which seems too high.

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

MEX:SW1 N' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.41   Max: 1.13
Current: 1.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smurfit WestRock was 1.13. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.41.

MEX:SW1 N's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
89.52% of 210 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs MEX:SW1 N: 1.13

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Smurfit WestRock is 4.64%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smurfit WestRock was 5.65%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 0.92%.

Smurfit WestRock's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8.16.

During the past 12 months, Smurfit WestRock's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -24.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Smurfit WestRock was 79.30% per year. The lowest was 6.10% per year. And the median was 11.00% 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.

Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) 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.

Smurfit WestRock Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Smurfit WestRock Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.29 0.41 1.02 0.85

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.52 0.95 0.74 1.43 2.30

MEX:SW1 N vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Smurfit WestRock 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.

Smurfit WestRock'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 )
=31.027/ 36.55
=0.85

Smurfit WestRock'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 )
=8.156/ 3.552
=2.30

* 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 2.30 mean?
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.30 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 461% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #188 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.30 is 461% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.13. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.30 is 489.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #188 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #188 out of 210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.30 is 489.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Smurfit WestRock 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 210 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.30 is 489.7% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.30, which is 461% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.30, which is 461% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 489.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.30 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.30 (461% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 489.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#188 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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