AFG (American Financial Group) Total Payout Ratio: 0.75 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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AFG American Financial Group Inc AFG
80 GF Score
Price $141.41
GF Value $126.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Financial Group Total Payout Ratio?

American Financial Group AFG -1.35% 80 Total Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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.

American Financial Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.75.


American Financial Group Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


American Financial Group Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Financial Group'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.

American Financial Group Total Payout Ratio Chart

American Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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American Financial Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AFG vs CNA, ORI, AIZ: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, American Financial Group'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.


American Financial Group Total Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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American Financial Group 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.

American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-99 + 12 + -606) / 842
=0.82

American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-60 + 2 + -198) / 191
=1.34

* 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 0.75 mean?
American Financial Group (AFG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 14, 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 American Financial Group and its competitors.
Is American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
American Financial Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.75. Overall, American Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to CNA and ORI?
American Financial Group's Total Payout Ratio of 0.75 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 American Financial Group and its competitors. American Financial Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Financial Group (AFG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.18, compared to a current price of $141.41 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.75. American Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 American Financial Group (AFG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 14, 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 American Financial Group (AFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $141.41 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $126.18. GuruFocus considers American Financial Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AFG:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.75
  • GF Value™: $126.18 vs. price of $141.41 (12.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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


American Financial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges QFI:Germany
Address 301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
American Financial Group Inc is an insurance holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the property and casualty insurance business, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. The group operates through two segments: Property and Casualty Insurance, which generates maximum revenue, and Other. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment is further divided into different sub-segments, such as Property and transportation, Specialty casualty, and Specialty financial. These sub-segments offer insurance coverage for vehicles and commercial property, customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses, workers' compensation insurance, risk management insurance programs for lending and leasing institutions, trade credit insurance, and other insurance products.
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