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Colonial Motor CoNZSE:CMO 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks worse than 67.78% 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. Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CMO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.61 Max: 4.1
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Colonial Motor Co was 4.10. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.61.
NZSE:CMO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 67.78% of 776
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs NZSE:CMO: 0.52
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Colonial Motor Co was 54.40% per year. The lowest was -14.00% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) 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.
Colonial Motor Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Colonial Motor Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor Co'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.
NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Colonial Motor Co 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.
Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #526 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35. Colonial Motor Co's value of 0.63 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #526 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #526 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Colonial Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35. Colonial Motor Co's value of 0.63 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Colonial Motor Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Colonial Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.35, based on 776 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. Colonial Motor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 80% 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Motor Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$7.25 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 80% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.35. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.25 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56.
GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.25 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#526 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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