Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM -0.43%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks worse than 77.89% 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. Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.76 Max: 2.55
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Doman Building Materials Group was 2.55. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.76.
TSX:DBM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 77.89% of 95
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs TSX:DBM: 0.60
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Doman Building Materials Group was 18.48%. The lowest was 4.86%. And the median was 8.16%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Doman Building Materials Group was 3.80% per year. The lowest was -27.70% per year. And the median was -1.20% 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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Doman Building Materials Group 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Doman Building Materials Group 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.
* 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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #74 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #74 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #74 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Doman Building Materials Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Doman Building Materials Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Doman Building Materials 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 23.8% 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.37, compared to a current price of C$11.52 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 23.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.52 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.37.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: C$9.37 vs. price of C$11.52 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#74 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Business Description
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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