Myers IndustriesMYE +5.10%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates MYE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Packaging & Containers companies, Myers Industries ranks worse than 52.13% 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. Myers Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Myers Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MYE'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Myers Industries was 1.23. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.60.
MYE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 52.13% of 211
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs MYE: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Myers Industries was 27.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.15% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) 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.
Myers Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Myers Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Myers Industries'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.
MYE vs PACK, KRT, OI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myers Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Myers Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Myers Industries 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.
Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries (MYE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Myers Industries and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Myers Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #110 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Myers Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Myers Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.23. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Myers Industries' value of 0.31 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #110 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Myers Industries has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Myers Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PACK and KRT?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #110 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Myers Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Myers Industries' value of 0.31 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Myers Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Myers Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 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. Myers Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 20.5% 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 Myers Industries 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. Myers Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Myers Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries (MYE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.26, compared to a current price of $32.14 — trading 110.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 20.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Myers Industries' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Myers Industries (MYE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 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 Myers Industries (MYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.14 is trading 110.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.26.
GuruFocus considers Myers Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYE:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $15.26 vs. price of $32.14 (110.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#110 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Myers Industries Inc designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal, and rubber products, including a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. The Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair, etc. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material Handling segment.
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