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Watts CoWTTZF 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates WTTZF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Watts Co ranks better than 86.19% 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. Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Watts Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.23.
WTTZF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 0.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Watts Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -33.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Watts Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -12.60% 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.
Watts Co (OTCPK:WTTZF) 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.
Watts Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Watts Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watts 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Watts 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.
Watts Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Co'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.
Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Watts Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Watts Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Watts Co's value of 0.32 is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watts Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #25 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Watts Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Watts Co's value of 0.32 is 13.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Watts Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Watts Co has consistently been below 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. Watts Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 13.5% below 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 Watts 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. Watts Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Co stock overvalued right now?
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.37, compared to a current price of $12.90 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 13.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Watts Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Watts Co (WTTZF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Feb. 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 Watts Co (WTTZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.90 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.37.
Key valuation signals for WTTZF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $13.37 vs. price of $12.90 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#25 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTTZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of daily necessities, grocery and food products, and other goods. The company's product profile includes Sanitary goods, Cleaning sheet, Water supply equipment, Lunch supplies, and other related products.
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