A&W Food Services of CanadaTSX:AW +0.08%16 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks worse than 74.85% 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is 0.83, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.83
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of A&W Food Services of Canada was 0.83. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.61.
TSX:AW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 74.85% of 167
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSX:AW: 0.83
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of A&W Food Services of Canada was 5.45%. The lowest was 1.05%. And the median was 4.70%.
During the past 12 months, A&W Food Services of Canada's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 124.60% per year.
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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
A&W Food Services of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TSX:AW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
A&W Food Services of Canada 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #125 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.83. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 1.47 is 276.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #125 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #125 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places A&W Food Services of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 1.47 is 276.9% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.39, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 0.39, based on 167 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47 is 276.9% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. For the Restaurants 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.47. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 276.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 6 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.47 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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