Richards GroupTSX:RIC +0.35%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates TSX:RIC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$32.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Packaging & Containers companies, Richards Group ranks worse than 70.62% 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. Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:RIC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Richards Group was 0.67. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.54.
TSX:RIC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.62% of 211
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs TSX:RIC: 0.62
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Richards Group was 35.20% per year. The lowest was -34.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Richards Group (TSX:RIC) 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.
Richards Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Richards Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Richards 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.
TSX:RIC vs SW, PKG, IP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Richards 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.
Richards Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richards 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.
Richards 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.
Richards Group (TSX:RIC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Richards Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #149 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Richards Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.67. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Richards Group's value of 0.56 is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #149 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Richards Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richards Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #149 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Richards Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Richards Group's value of 0.56 is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Richards Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Richards 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 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. Richards Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 43.6% 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 Richards Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Richards Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group (TSX:RIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$32.90, compared to a current price of C$28.48 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 43.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. Richards Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$28.48 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$32.90.
GuruFocus considers Richards Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:RIC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: C$32.90 vs. price of C$28.48 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#149 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:RIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richards Group Inc operates under two verticals, namely 'Richards Packaging' and 'Richards Health'. It provides glass and plastic packaging solutions across various locations throughout North America under the Richards Packaging business. The Richards Health business operates under the brands: Richards Packaging Inc, Clarion Medical Technologies, Healthmark Services Ltd, and DermapenWorld. The company updated its historical view of operations from a single operating segment to two reportable segments: Healthcare and Packaging, and has restated comparable information accordingly.
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