Festi hfOISE:FESTI 100 Dividend Payout Ratio is 10.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3604% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates OISE:FESTI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr316.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Retail - Cyclical companies, Festi hf ranks better than 58.2% 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. Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:FESTI'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Festi hf was 0.44. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.28.
OISE:FESTI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.2% of 512
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs OISE:FESTI: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Festi hf was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) 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.
Festi hf Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Festi hf Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Festi hf'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.
OISE:FESTI vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Festi hf'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.
Festi hf Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Festi hf'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.
Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 10.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Festi hf and its competitors. This is 3604% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #214 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Festi hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 10.37 is 3604% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Festi hf's value of 10.37 is 2429.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #214 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Festi hf has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Festi hf's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #214 out of 512 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Festi hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Festi hf's value of 10.37 is 2429.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Festi hf's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Festi hf 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 512 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. Festi hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 10.37 is 2429.3% 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 Festi hf 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. Festi hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 10.37, which is 3604% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Festi hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr316.05, compared to a current price of kr315.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 10.37, which is 3604% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 2429.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Festi hf's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 10.37 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr315.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr316.05.
GuruFocus considers Festi hf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:FESTI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 10.37 (3604% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: kr316.05 vs. price of kr315.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2429.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#214 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:FESTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Festi hf is an Iceland-based company that operates retail companies. Its operations consist of the food market, fuel, and service station market, and electronic equipment and smart devices market. The parent company Festi owns the subsidiaries Kronuna, which operates grocery stores of the same name, N1, which operates fuel and electricity sales service stations and various services related to lubrication and automotive services, ELKO, which is an electronics store, Lyfja, which operates 45 pharmacies and branches, Yrkir, which owns and operates the group's real estate, and Bakkann varuhotel, which specializes in warehouse services and distribution. Maximum of revenue is from Kronuna sector.
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