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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. Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is 12.90, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7JZ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.16 Med: 18.37 Max: 28.57
Current: 13.19
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ardagh Metal Packaging was 28.57. The lowest was 8.16. And the median was 18.37.
STU:7JZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 99.53% of 211
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs STU:7JZ: 13.19
During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ardagh Metal Packaging was 15.94%. The lowest was 2.96%. And the median was 10.58%.
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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging (STU:7JZ) 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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ardagh Metal Packaging Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
STU:7JZ vs GPK, GEF, TRS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ardagh Metal Packaging 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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging (STU:7JZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 8.16 to 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #210 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.16 to a high of 28.57. Based on the distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #210 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GPK and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #210 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ardagh Metal Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Ardagh Metal Packaging's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 8.16 to 28.57 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 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. 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (STU:7JZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.79, compared to a current price of €3.88 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (STU:7JZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (STU:7JZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.88 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.79.
GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7JZ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €3.79 vs. price of €3.88 (2.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7JZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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