MS International (LSE:MSI) Total Payout Ratio: 0.24 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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Price £15.85
GF Value £11.44
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What is MS International Total Payout Ratio?

MS International LSE:MSI 77 Total Payout Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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.

MS International's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.24.


MS International Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


MS International Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MS International'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.

MS International Total Payout Ratio Chart

MS International Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.30 0.25 0.38 0.24

MS International Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.06 0.78 0.07 0.32 0.14

LSE:MSI vs MMM, HON: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, MS International'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.


MS International Total Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MS International's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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MS International 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.

MS International's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.337 + -3.922) / 15.056
=0.24

MS International's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.067 + -0.985) / 6.584
=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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.24 mean?
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 13, 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 MS International and its competitors.
Is MS International's Total Payout Ratio too high?
MS International's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.24. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's Total Payout Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
MS International's Total Payout Ratio of 0.24 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 MS International and its competitors. MS International's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.44, compared to a current price of £15.85 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.24. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 13, 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £15.85 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.44. GuruFocus considers MS International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.24
  • GF Value™: £11.44 vs. price of £15.85 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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


MS International Business Description

Other Exchanges 6QK:Germany
Address Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, GBR, DN4 8DH
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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