Livestock ImprovementNZSE:LIC 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Nov. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates NZSE:LIC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Livestock Improvement ranks worse than 65.53% 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. Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:LIC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.84 Max: 3.04
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Livestock Improvement was 3.04. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.84.
NZSE:LIC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 65.53% of 995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs NZSE:LIC: 0.60
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Livestock Improvement was 19.37%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 9.07%.
During the past 12 months, Livestock Improvement's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 110.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Livestock Improvement was 99.50% per year. The lowest was -43.80% per year. And the median was 3.30% 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.
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) 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.
Livestock Improvement Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Livestock Improvement Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Livestock Improvement'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:LIC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Livestock Improvement'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.
Livestock Improvement Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Livestock Improvement 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.
Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Livestock Improvement and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #652 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Livestock Improvement's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Livestock Improvement's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #652 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Livestock Improvement has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livestock Improvement's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #652 out of 995 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Livestock Improvement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Livestock Improvement's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Livestock Improvement's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Livestock Improvement 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 995 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. Livestock Improvement's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 6.8% 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 Livestock Improvement 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. Livestock Improvement's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livestock Improvement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.22, compared to a current price of NZ$1.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 6.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Livestock Improvement's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Nov. 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$1.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.22.
GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: NZ$1.22 vs. price of NZ$1.20 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#652 of 995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
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