MLFNF (Maple Leaf Foods) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

What is Maple Leaf Foods Dividend Payout Ratio?

Maple Leaf Foods MLFNF +0.97% 56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 69.84% 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. Maple Leaf Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

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

MLFNF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.77 Max: 24.44
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Maple Leaf Foods was 24.44. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.77.

MLFNF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.84% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs MLFNF: 0.65

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Maple Leaf Foods is 2.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Maple Leaf Foods was 4.80%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 2.75%.

Maple Leaf Foods's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.15.

During the past 12 months, Maple Leaf Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% 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 11.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Maple Leaf Foods was 40.10% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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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Maple Leaf Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Maple Leaf Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.

Maple Leaf Foods Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Maple Leaf Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
	=	0.66	/	0.719
	=	0.92

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
	=	0.153	/	0.266
	=	0.58

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 mean?

Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 24.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #697 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.

Is Maple Leaf Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Maple Leaf Foods' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 24.44. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.58 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #697 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Maple Leaf Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #697 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.58 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 24.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Maple Leaf Foods 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 0.43, 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 34.9% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 34.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLFNF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#697 of 998)

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

Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSX:PBH TSX:JWEL TSX:HLF XCNQ:HBFG TSX:BOIL NEOE:CZZL XCNQ:NPRA TSX:SWP TSXV:FRSH XCNQ:STIF XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 SHSE:603288 NSE:NESTLEIND KHC SHSE:600887 SZSE:300999 GIS

Other Exchanges 0V5G:UK M1L:Germany MFI:Canada

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8

Website https://www.mapleleaffoods.com

Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.

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