MGRC (McGrath RentCorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

What is McGrath RentCorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

McGrath RentCorp MGRC -1.34% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates MGRC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, McGrath RentCorp ranks better than 69.05% 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. McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

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

MGRC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of McGrath RentCorp was 0.63. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.39.

MGRC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
69.05% of 517 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs MGRC: 0.31

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of McGrath RentCorp is 1.60%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of McGrath RentCorp was 3.37%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 2.05%.

McGrath RentCorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.

During the past 12 months, McGrath RentCorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of McGrath RentCorp was 20.30% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 11.30% 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.

McGrath RentCorp (NAS:MGRC) 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.

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McGrath RentCorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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McGrath RentCorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MGRC vs CTOS, VSTS, PRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, McGrath RentCorp'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.

McGrath RentCorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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McGrath RentCorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

McGrath RentCorp'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 )
	=	1.93	/	6.348
	=	0.30

McGrath RentCorp'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 )
	=	0.485	/	1.101
	=	0.44

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #160 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.

Is McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

McGrath RentCorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.63. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. McGrath RentCorp's value of 0.44 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #160 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McGrath RentCorp has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does McGrath RentCorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTOS and VSTS?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #160 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts McGrath RentCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. McGrath RentCorp's value of 0.44 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, McGrath RentCorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.44, McGrath RentCorp has consistently been at 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 Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 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. McGrath RentCorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 0% at 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. McGrath RentCorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is McGrath RentCorp stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.13, compared to a current price of $121.68 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 0% at the Business Services industry median of 0.44. McGrath RentCorp's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $121.68 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.13. GuruFocus considers McGrath RentCorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MGRC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $122.13 vs. price of $121.68 (0.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 0% at the Business Services median (#160 of 517)

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

McGrath RentCorp Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies CTOS VSTS PRG WLFC HRI EQPT WSC HTZ ALTG CAR URI SUNB AER UHAL XPAR:AYV R BSP:RENT3 TSX:EFN TSE:8439 HKSE:02588

Other Exchanges MG8:Germany

Address 5700 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA, USA, 94551-7800

Website https://www.mgrc.com

McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.

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