Primaris REITPMREF 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates PMREF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Primaris REIT ranks better than 88.16% 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. Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PMREF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Primaris REIT was 0.62. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.56.
PMREF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.16% of 718
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs PMREF: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Primaris REIT's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Primaris REIT was 2.40% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 2.40% 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.
Primaris REIT (OTCPK:PMREF) 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.
Primaris REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Primaris REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primaris REIT'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.
PMREF vs SPG, O, KIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Primaris REIT'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.
Primaris REIT Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primaris REIT'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.
Primaris REIT'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.
Primaris REIT (PMREF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Primaris REIT and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #85 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Primaris REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.62. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Primaris REIT's value of 0.79 is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #85 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primaris REIT has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primaris REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #85 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Primaris REIT in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Primaris REIT's value of 0.79 is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Primaris REIT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Primaris REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 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. Primaris REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 20.2% 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 Primaris REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primaris REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primaris REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT (PMREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.25, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 20.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. Primaris REIT's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Primaris REIT (PMREF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 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 Primaris REIT (PMREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.25.
GuruFocus considers Primaris REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PMREF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.79 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $13.25 vs. price of $14.30 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the REITs median (#85 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PMREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primaris REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Through its subsidiaries, it owns, develops, and operates a national retail portfolio focused on enclosed shopping centres located in secondary Canadian markets. Its property portfolio includes: Dufferin Mall, Cataraqui Centre, Stone Road Mall, Orchard Park, Kildonan Place, Halifax Shopping Centre, Marlborough Mall, and Devonshire Mall. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Rent receivables.
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