National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Total Payout Ratio: -3.25 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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FRA:XWM0 National CineMedia Inc FRA:XWM0
72 GF Score
Price €3.46
GF Value €3.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is National CineMedia Total Payout Ratio?

National CineMedia FRA:XWM0 72 Total Payout Ratio is -3.25 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:XWM0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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.

National CineMedia's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.25.


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National CineMedia Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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National CineMedia Total Payout Ratio Chart

National CineMedia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.16 -0.15 0.00 -0.63 -3.21

National CineMedia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.29 -1.51 1.87 0.21 -0.14

FRA:XWM0 vs ADV, NEXN, TSQ: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.


National CineMedia Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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National CineMedia 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.

National CineMedia'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
=- (-19.3 + 0 + -9.736) / -9.052
=-3.21

National CineMedia'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
=- (-1.038 + 0 + -2.422) / -24.739
=-0.14

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of -3.25 mean?
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a Total Payout Ratio of -3.25 as of Aug. 10, 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 National CineMedia and its competitors.
Is National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio too high?
National CineMedia's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.25. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio compare to ADV and NEXN?
National CineMedia's Total Payout Ratio of -3.25 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. National CineMedia's current Total Payout Ratio is -3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.85, compared to a current price of €3.46 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -3.25. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0), the current Total Payout Ratio is -3.25 as of Aug. 10, 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.46 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.85. GuruFocus considers National CineMedia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XWM0:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -3.25
  • GF Value™: €3.85 vs. price of €3.46 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XWM0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National CineMedia Business Description

Other Exchanges NCMI:USA
Address 6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 300, Centennial, CO, USA, 80111
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
72GF Score

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