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Malteries Franco-BelgesXPAR:MALT 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MALT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €640.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks better than 93.22% 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. Malteries Franco-Belges's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malteries Franco-Belges's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MALT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.12 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Malteries Franco-Belges was 1.29. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.
XPAR:MALT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.22% of 118
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.515
vs XPAR:MALT: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Malteries Franco-Belges was 9.42%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 0.95%.
During the past 12 months, Malteries Franco-Belges's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 99.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Malteries Franco-Belges was 108.10% per year. The lowest was -55.80% per year. And the median was -1.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) 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.
Malteries Franco-Belges Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Malteries Franco-Belges Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malteries Franco-Belges'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.
Malteries Franco-Belges Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XPAR:MALT vs BUD, STZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Malteries Franco-Belges'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.
Malteries Franco-Belges Dividend Payout Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malteries Franco-Belges's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malteries Franco-Belges's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Malteries Franco-Belges 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.
Malteries Franco-Belges's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Malteries Franco-Belges and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Malteries Franco-Belges' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #8 out of 118 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Malteries Franco-Belges' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Malteries Franco-Belges' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.29. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52. Malteries Franco-Belges' value of 0.20 is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #8 out of 118 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malteries Franco-Belges has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malteries Franco-Belges' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #8 out of 118 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Malteries Franco-Belges in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52. Malteries Franco-Belges' value of 0.20 is 61.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Malteries Franco-Belges' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Malteries Franco-Belges 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.52, based on 118 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. Malteries Franco-Belges's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 61.2% 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 Malteries Franco-Belges and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malteries Franco-Belges's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malteries Franco-Belges stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €640.96, compared to a current price of €835.00 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 61.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.52. Malteries Franco-Belges' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malteries Franco-Belges stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €835.00 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €640.96.
GuruFocus considers Malteries Franco-Belges to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MALT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: €640.96 vs. price of €835.00 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#8 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malteries Franco-Belges engages in the production of malt primarily for brewers. It distributes its products in France, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. It is a subsidiary of Groupe Soufflet. The company is also engaged in trading of barley.
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