The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (As of Apr. 2026) — 24% Above Median


TSX:NWC The North West Co Inc TSX:NWC
81 GF Score
Price C$49.49
GF Value C$47.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The North West Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

The North West Co TSX:NWC +0.22% 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks worse than 69.61% 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. The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.73.

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

TSX:NWC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The North West Co was 0.94. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.59.

TSX:NWC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.61% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs TSX:NWC: 0.56

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of The North West Co is 3.31%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The North West Co was 7.01%. The lowest was 2.78%. And the median was 4.12%.

The North West Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0.41.

During the past 12 months, The North West Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The North West Co was 53.40% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 4.05% 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.

The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.

The North West Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

The North West Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The North West Co'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.

The North West Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.60 0.58 0.56 0.56

The North West Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.54 0.50 0.53 0.73

TSX:NWC vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West Co'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.

The North West Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


TSX:NWC
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The North West Co 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.

The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=1.62/ 2.87
=0.56

The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.41/ 0.56
=0.73

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 mean?
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #126 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The North West Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.94. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. The North West Co's value of 0.73 is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #126 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #126 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The North West Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. The North West Co's value of 0.73 is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.37, The North West Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. The North West Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.73 is 97.3% 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 The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.37, compared to a current price of C$49.49 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 97.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.73 as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$49.49 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.37. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.73 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: C$47.37 vs. price of C$49.49 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#126 of 181)

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

The North West Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NNWWF:USA3NW:Germany
Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
81GF Score

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