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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND +3.91%92 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,456.03 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 507 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks better than 56.02% 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. Metro Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.37
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Metro Brands was 0.41. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.29.
NSE:METROBRAND's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 56.02% of 507
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 0.37
During the past 12 months, Metro Brands's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Metro Brands was 51.80% per year. The lowest was 19.20% per year. And the median was 35.50% 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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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.
Metro Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Metro Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Metro Brands and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #223 out of 507 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Metro Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Metro Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Metro Brands' value of 0.70 is 70.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #223 out of 507 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #223 out of 507 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Metro Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Metro Brands' value of 0.70 is 70.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Metro Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 507 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. Metro Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 70.7% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,456.03, compared to a current price of ₹1,071.30 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 70.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,071.30 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,456.03.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (141% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: ₹1,456.03 vs. price of ₹1,071.30 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#223 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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