Yellow PagesYLWDF 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 252% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates YLWDF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Yellow Pages ranks worse than 64.31% 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. Yellow Pages's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yellow Pages's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YLWDF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Yellow Pages was 0.62. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.23.
YLWDF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.31% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs YLWDF: 0.62
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Yellow Pages was 31.50% per year. The lowest was 18.60% per year. And the median was 21.30% 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.
Yellow Pages (OTCPK:YLWDF) 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.
Yellow Pages Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Yellow Pages Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Pages'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.
YLWDF vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Yellow Pages'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.
Yellow Pages Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Yellow Pages's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Pages'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.
Yellow Pages's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Yellow Pages (YLWDF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Yellow Pages and its competitors. This is 252% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Yellow Pages' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #209 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Yellow Pages' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Yellow Pages' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 252% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Yellow Pages' value of 0.81 is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #209 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Pages has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Pages' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #209 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Yellow Pages in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Yellow Pages' value of 0.81 is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Yellow Pages' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Yellow Pages 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. Yellow Pages's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 62% 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 Yellow Pages and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Pages's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 252% 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 Yellow Pages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages (YLWDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.04, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 252% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 62% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Yellow Pages' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.04.
GuruFocus considers Yellow Pages to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YLWDF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.81 (252% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $7.04 vs. price of $8.75 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% above the Media - Diversified median (#209 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Pages Ltd is a media and marketing solutions company in Canada. It offers local and national businesses access to digital and print media and marketing solutions to reach consumers in all the provinces and territories of Canada.
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