Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Total Payout Ratio: 0.87 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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NZSE:FCG Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd NZSE:FCG
67 GF Score
Price NZ$4.48
GF Value NZ$3.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group Total Payout Ratio?

Fonterra Co-operative Group NZSE:FCG +0.67% 67 Total Payout Ratio is 0.87 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.87.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Fonterra Co-operative Group Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Total Payout Ratio Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Total Payout Ratio
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative 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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Total Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Fonterra Co-operative 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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -1026) / 1079
=0.95

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -588) / 750
=0.78

* 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 0.87 mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.87 as of Aug. 25, 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.87. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's Total Payout Ratio of 0.87 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.00, compared to a current price of NZ$4.48 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.87. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.87 as of Aug. 25, 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.48 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.00. GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.87
  • GF Value™: NZ$3.00 vs. price of NZ$4.48 (49.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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