GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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GraceKennedy Ltd TRN:GKC

82 GF Score

Price TTD3.65

GF Value TTD4.09

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

3 Warning Signs

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What is GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio?

GraceKennedy TRN:GKC 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates TRN:GKC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of TTD4.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GraceKennedy ranks better than 69.68% 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. GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.

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

TRN:GKC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GraceKennedy was 0.35. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.28.

TRN:GKC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
69.68% of 996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs TRN:GKC: 0.30

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of GraceKennedy is 2.83%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of GraceKennedy was 3.47%. The lowest was 1.25%. And the median was 2.52%.

GraceKennedy's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was TTD0.02.

During the past 12 months, GraceKennedy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of GraceKennedy was 65.10% per year. The lowest was 5.50% per year. And the median was 11.50% 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.

GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) 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.

GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GraceKennedy'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.

GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GraceKennedy Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.24	0.24	0.27	0.64	0.23

TRN:GKC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GraceKennedy'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.

GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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

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82GF Score

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GraceKennedy Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.101	/	0.333
	=	0.30

GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.024	/	0.105
	=	0.23

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 mean?

GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #302 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.

Is GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

GraceKennedy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. GraceKennedy's value of 0.23 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #302 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does GraceKennedy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #302 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts GraceKennedy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. GraceKennedy's value of 0.23 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, GraceKennedy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.43, GraceKennedy has consistently been below 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 0.43, based on 996 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. GraceKennedy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 46.5% below 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 GraceKennedy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GraceKennedy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TTD4.09, compared to a current price of TTD3.65 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 46.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. GraceKennedy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of TTD3.65 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of TTD4.09. GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TRN:GKC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: TTD4.09 vs. price of TTD3.65 (10.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#302 of 996)

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

GraceKennedy Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XJAM:LASM XJAM:SALF XSWX:NESN XPAR:BN BOG:NUTRESA TSE:2802 NSE:NESTLEIND SHSE:603288 KHC SHSE:600887 GIS SZSE:300999 LSE:ABF SGX:F34 DUB:KRZ HRL MEX:BIMBOA HKSE:00288 MKC TPE:1216

Other Exchanges GK:Jamaica

Address 42-56 Harbour Street, Kingston, JAM

Website https://www.gracekennedy.com

GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.

82GF Score

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