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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. Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Berger Paints Jamaica was 2.19. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.28.
XJAM:BRG's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Berger Paints Jamaica was 2.95%. The lowest was 0.87%. And the median was 1.51%.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Berger Paints Jamaica was 36.80% per year. The lowest was 36.80% per year. And the median was 36.80% 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.
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) 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.
Berger Paints Jamaica Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Berger Paints Jamaica Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
Berger Paints Jamaica Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Berger Paints Jamaica 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.
Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2024. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. Over the past decade, Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Berger Paints Jamaica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Berger Paints Jamaica's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.19 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 906 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica'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 Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71.
GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:BRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
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