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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 0.63. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.43.
XSWX:AD'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.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 5.33%. The lowest was 1.98%. And the median was 3.31%.
During the past 12 months, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 73.40% per year. The lowest was -50.40% per year. And the median was 9.60% 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XSWX:AD vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #108 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.63. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #108 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #108 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.63 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.58, compared to a current price of CHF32.33 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF32.33 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.58.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF27.58 vs. price of CHF32.33 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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