PZCUY (PZ Cussons) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of Nov. 2025) — 11% Below Median


PZCUY PZ Cussons PLC PZCUY
53 GF Score
Price $1.51
GF Value $1.40
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What is PZ Cussons Dividend Payout Ratio?

PZ Cussons PZCUY 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Nov. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates PZCUY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks worse than 51.9% 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. PZ Cussons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.48.

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

PZCUY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 0.54   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PZ Cussons was 0.68. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.54.

PZCUY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.9% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs PZCUY: 0.46

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of PZ Cussons is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of PZ Cussons was 7.49%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.65%.

PZ Cussons's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.06.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of PZ Cussons was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -16.10% per year. And the median was 7.85% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

PZ Cussons (OTCPK:PZCUY) 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.

PZ Cussons Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

PZ Cussons Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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.

PZ Cussons Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.48 0.58 0.67 0.49

PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.40 0.53 0.45 0.48

PZCUY vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons'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.

PZ Cussons Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PZ Cussons 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.

PZ Cussons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: May. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: May. 2025 )
=0.095/ 0.195
=0.49

PZ Cussons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=0.055/ 0.115
=0.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 mean?
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on PZ Cussons and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #518 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is PZ Cussons' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PZ Cussons' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. PZ Cussons' value of 0.48 is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #518 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #518 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places PZ Cussons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. PZ Cussons' value of 0.48 is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.44, PZ Cussons 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 998 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. PZ Cussons's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 9.1% 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 PZ Cussons 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. PZ Cussons's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 9.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.

Key valuation signals for PZCUY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $1.51 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#518 of 998)

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

PZ Cussons Business Description

Other Exchanges PZCl:UKPZC:UK1ZQ:Germany
Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
53GF Score

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