MTN GroupSTU:LL6 -4.17%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks better than 76.96% 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. MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LL6'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 1.1 Max: 3.91
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MTN Group was 3.91. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.10.
STU:LL6's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 76.96% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs STU:LL6: 0.30
During the past 12 months, MTN Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MTN Group was 110.20% per year. The lowest was -21.60% per year. And the median was 17.10% 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.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) 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.
MTN Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
MTN Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTN 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:LL6 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN 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.
MTN Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN 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.
MTN Group'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.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #44 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MTN Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.91. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #44 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #44 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MTN Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Historically, MTN Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.91 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group'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 MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.81, compared to a current price of €11.50 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.50 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.81.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €7.81 vs. price of €11.50 (47.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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