Chemins de Fer DepartementauxXPAR:MLCFD 17 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCFD with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of €766.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks worse than 73.4% 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCFD'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.61
Current: 0.7
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 1.61. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.79.
XPAR:MLCFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.4% of 564
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs XPAR:MLCFD: 0.70
During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 5.03%. The lowest was 1.89%. And the median was 2.94%.
During the past 12 months, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -25.30% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XPAR:MLCFD vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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.
* 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #414 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.61. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 0.70 is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #414 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #414 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 0.70 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 55.6% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €766.26, compared to a current price of €1,080.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 55.6% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,080.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €766.26.
GuruFocus considers Chemins de Fer Departementaux to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: €766.26 vs. price of €1,080.00 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% above the Transportation median (#414 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Business Description
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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