UTZ (Utz Brands) Total Payout Ratio: -1.46 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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UTZ Utz Brands Inc UTZ
42 GF Score
Price $7.46
GF Value $13.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Utz Brands Total Payout Ratio?

Utz Brands UTZ +3.40% 42 Total Payout Ratio is -1.46 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Possible Value Trap). 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.

Utz Brands's current Total Payout Ratio is -1.46.

Utz Brands Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Utz Brands Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Utz Brands'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.

Utz Brands Total Payout Ratio Chart

Utz Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.49 0.77 -0.46 0.71 -2.90

Utz Brands 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 0.95 0.61 -0.26 -1.64 -2.58

UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.

Utz Brands Total Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Utz Brands 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.

Utz Brands'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
=- (0 + 0 + -22.3) / -7.7
=-2.90

Utz Brands'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
=- (0 + 0 + -6.2) / -2.4
=-2.58

* 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 -1.46 mean?
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a Total Payout Ratio of -1.46 as of Jul. 20, 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 Utz Brands and its competitors.
Is Utz Brands' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Utz Brands' current Total Payout Ratio is -1.46. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' Total Payout Ratio compare to MAMA and OFRM?
Utz Brands' Total Payout Ratio of -1.46 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. Utz Brands's current Total Payout Ratio is -1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -1.46. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current Total Payout Ratio is -1.46 as of Jul. 20, 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88. GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UTZ:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -1.46
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $7.46 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Utz Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges 5V9:Germany
Address 900 High Street, Hanover, PA, USA, 17331
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
42GF Score

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