Gopal SnacksNSE:GOPAL +0.45%34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates NSE:GOPAL with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Gopal Snacks ranks better than 85.07% 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. Gopal Snacks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gopal Snacks's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GOPAL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.17
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gopal Snacks was 0.30. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.23.
NSE:GOPAL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 85.07% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs NSE:GOPAL: 0.17
During the past 12 months, Gopal Snacks's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -52.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Gopal Snacks (NSE:GOPAL) 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.
Gopal Snacks Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gopal Snacks Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gopal Snacks'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.
NSE:GOPAL vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Gopal Snacks'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.
Gopal Snacks Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gopal Snacks's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gopal Snacks's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Gopal Snacks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Gopal Snacks (NSE:GOPAL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gopal Snacks and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Gopal Snacks' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Gopal Snacks ranks #149 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Gopal Snacks' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gopal Snacks' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Gopal Snacks' value of 0.26 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gopal Snacks ranks #149 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gopal Snacks has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gopal Snacks' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Gopal Snacks ranks #149 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gopal Snacks in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Gopal Snacks' value of 0.26 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gopal Snacks' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Gopal Snacks 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, 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. Gopal Snacks's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 40.9% 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 Gopal Snacks 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. Gopal Snacks's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gopal Snacks stock overvalued right now?
Gopal Snacks (NSE:GOPAL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 40.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Gopal Snacks' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 Gopal Snacks (NSE:GOPAL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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.
Gopal Snacks Ltd is a fast-moving consumer goods company in India. The company offers a wide variety of savoury products under the brand 'Gopal', including ethnic snacks such as namkeen and gathiya, western snacks such as wafers, extruded snacks, and snack pellets, along with fast-moving consumer goods that include papad, spices, gram flour or besan, noodles, rusk, and soan papdi. The Company operates in the food products segment.
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