ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Total Payout Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
88 GF Score
Price $4.70
GF Value $4.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF 88 Total Payout Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

The a2 Milk Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.66.

The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's Total 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.

The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Total Payout Ratio
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
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ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.

The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -37.141) / 122.444
=0.30

The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -48.278) / 6.315
=7.64

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.66 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.66. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's Total Payout Ratio of 0.66 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.66. The a2 Milk Co'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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.66
  • GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $4.70 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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