NZME (NZMEF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 59% Below Median

NZME NZMEF -27.39% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates NZMEF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.34. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, NZME ranks worse than 88% 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. NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of NZME Ltd is 1.30, which seems too high.

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

NZMEF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 1.03 Max: 10
Current: 1.33

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NZME was 10.00. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 1.03.

NZMEF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
88% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs NZMEF: 1.33

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of NZME is 0.00%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of NZME was 20.51%. The lowest was 1.72%. And the median was 8.57%.

NZME's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NZME was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was -3.10% 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.

NZME (OTCPK:NZMEF) 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.

NZME Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

NZME Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NZME'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.

NZME Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NZME Annual Data

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0.16

0.69

1.33

10.40

1.30

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.56	6.17	0.00	0.00	0.42

NZMEF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, NZME'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.

NZME Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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NZME Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

NZME'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 )
	=	0.052	/	0.04
	=	1.30

NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.017	/	0.041
	=	0.41

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?

NZME (NZMEF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NZME and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, NZME ranks #286 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88%.

Is NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

NZME's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 10.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. NZME's value of 0.42 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NZME ranks #286 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NZME has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does NZME's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?

According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, NZME ranks #286 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places NZME in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. NZME's value of 0.42 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, NZME's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 10.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.50, NZME 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 Media - Diversified company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. NZME's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 16% 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 NZME and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NZME's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is NZME stock overvalued right now?

NZME (NZMEF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.34, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 16% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. NZME's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 NZME (NZMEF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. 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 NZME (NZMEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZME stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.34.

Key valuation signals for NZMEF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: $0.34 vs. price of $0.35 (2.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 16% below the Media - Diversified median (#286 of 325)

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

NZME Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

Comparable Companies NZSE:SKT NFLX DIS WBD LYV XAMS:UMG FWONA FOXA ROKU TKO NWSA WMG XPAR:BOL PSKY SIRI MSGS LLYVA XPAR:ODET TSE:9602 SPHR

Other Exchanges NZM:New Zealand NZM:Australia

Address 2 Graham Street, Auckland, NZL, 1010

Website https://www.nzme.co.nz

NZME Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company operates in three business segments: the Audio segment, which includes terrestrial radio stations, digital iHeartRadio, podcasts, and radio brand websites; the Publishing segment, which generates the maximum revenue and includes print publications (excluding dedicated real estate publications), digital news websites, and Business Desk; and the OneRoof segment, which comprises the OneRoof website and dedicated real estate print publications.

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