BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.37 (As of Jun. 2026) — 481% Above Median

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NSA:BUAFOODS BUA Foods PLC NSA:BUAFOODS
91 GF Score
Price ₦760.60
GF Value ₦584.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BUA Foods Dividend Payout Ratio?

BUA Foods NSA:BUAFOODS 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 481% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks worse than 92.52% 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. BUA Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.37.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BUA Foods PLC is 1.34, which seems too high.

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

NSA:BUAFOODS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.58   Max: 1.34
Current: 1.34

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BUA Foods was 1.34. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.58.

NSA:BUAFOODS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
92.52% of 1003 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 1.34

As of today (2026-08-16), the Dividend Yield % of BUA Foods is 3.68%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BUA Foods was 6.26%. The lowest was 0.87%. And the median was 1.63%.

BUA Foods's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦28.00.

During the past 12 months, BUA Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 645.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 54.90% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BUA Foods was 54.90% per year. The lowest was 54.90% per year. And the median was 54.90% 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.

BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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.

BUA Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BUA Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.

BUA Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BUA Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.71 0.72 0.37 0.45

BUA Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 1.59 0.00 0.00 3.37

NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA 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.

BUA Foods Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BUA Foods 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.

BUA 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 )
=13/ 28.801
=0.45

BUA Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=28/ 8.32
=3.37

* 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 3.37 mean?
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.37 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 481% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #928 out of 1003 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is BUA Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BUA Foods' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.37 is 481% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. BUA Foods' value of 3.37 is 665.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #928 out of 1003 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #928 out of 1003 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BUA Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. BUA Foods' value of 3.37 is 665.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.44, BUA 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 0.44, based on 1,003 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. BUA Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.37 is 665.9% 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 BUA Foods 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. BUA Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.37, which is 481% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.37, which is 481% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 665.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.37 as of Jun. 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56. GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.37 (481% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 665.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#928 of 1003)

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

BUA Foods Business Description

Address Churchgate Street, 3rd Floor BUA Towers, PC 32, P.O.Box 70106, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
91GF Score

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