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Daniel ThwaitesSTU:7KW -0.83%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates STU:7KW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Restaurants companies, Daniel Thwaites ranks better than 67.88% 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. Daniel Thwaites's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daniel Thwaites's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7KW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Daniel Thwaites was 0.50. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.32.
STU:7KW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 67.88% of 165
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs STU:7KW: 0.27
During the past 12 months, Daniel Thwaites's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Daniel Thwaites was 59.90% per year. The lowest was -37.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Daniel Thwaites (STU:7KW) 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.
Daniel Thwaites Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Daniel Thwaites Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daniel Thwaites'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.
STU:7KW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daniel Thwaites's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Daniel Thwaites (STU:7KW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Daniel Thwaites' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #53 out of 165 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Daniel Thwaites' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Daniel Thwaites' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.50. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Daniel Thwaites' value of 0.46 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #53 out of 165 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daniel Thwaites has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daniel Thwaites' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #53 out of 165 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Daniel Thwaites in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Daniel Thwaites' value of 0.46 is 21.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daniel Thwaites' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Daniel Thwaites 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 Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.38, based on 165 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. Daniel Thwaites's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 21.1% 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 Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daniel Thwaites's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daniel Thwaites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daniel Thwaites (STU:7KW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.02, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 21.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.38. Daniel Thwaites' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Daniel Thwaites (STU:7KW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 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 Daniel Thwaites (STU:7KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daniel Thwaites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.02.
GuruFocus considers Daniel Thwaites to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7KW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €1.02 vs. price of €1.19 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% above the Restaurants median (#53 of 165)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daniel Thwaites PLC operates pubs, inns and hotels. The company's operations include hotels, conference venues, inns, spas, lodges and pubs. It has two operating segments: Pubs and Inns, which comprise both tenanted and managed pubs, and Hotels, which are all operated on a managed basis. Its pub estate encompasses community locals to destination food-led pubs in both rural and town centre locations, ranging geographically from Cumbria to the Midlands and from North Wales to Yorkshire.
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