METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -0.94%43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 555555% 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. METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of METRO AG was 1.55. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.98.
WBO:MEO2's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 0.365 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) 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.
METRO AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
METRO AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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.
METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
METRO AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.55. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Historically, METRO AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.55 over the past decade. 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 180 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. 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 METRO AG 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. METRO AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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