Greencore GroupSTU:GCG +0.87%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks better than 84.97% 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. Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GCG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.36 Max: 1.31
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Greencore Group was 1.31. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.36.
STU:GCG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 84.97% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs STU:GCG: 0.17
During the past 12 months, Greencore Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Greencore Group was 17.60% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 2.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Greencore Group (STU:GCG) 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.
Greencore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Greencore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greencore Group'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:GCG vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Greencore Group'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.
Greencore Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greencore Group'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.
Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greencore Group and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #150 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Greencore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Greencore Group's value of 0.68 is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #150 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #150 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Greencore Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Greencore Group's value of 0.68 is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Greencore Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Greencore Group 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. Greencore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 56.3% 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 Greencore Group 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. Greencore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.74, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 56.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.74.
GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €2.74 vs. price of €2.32 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#150 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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