Marks & Spencer GroupFRA:MA6 +1.97%84 Dividend Yield % is 1.17% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:MA6 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks & Spencer Group ranks worse than 81.46% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Marks & Spencer Group is 1.17%.
Good Sign:
Marks & Spencer Group PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MA6'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 5.81 Max: 18.27
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Marks & Spencer Group was 18.27%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 5.81%.
FRA:MA6's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 81.46% of 577
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs FRA:MA6: 1.17
During the past 12 months, Marks & Spencer Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Marks & Spencer Group was 67.90% per year. The lowest was -18.10% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Marks & Spencer Group (FRA:MA6) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Marks & Spencer Group Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Marks & Spencer Group Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Marks & Spencer Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.030000
2026-06-04
2026-06-05
2026-07-10
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:EUR 1.155196
GBP 0.012000
2025-11-27
2025-11-28
2026-01-09
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:EUR 1.136662
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Marks & Spencer Group's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Marks & Spencer Group (FRA:MA6) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.17% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.81. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #470 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Dividend Yield % of 1.17% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 18.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.71. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 1.17% is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #470 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Dividend Yield % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #470 out of 577 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.71. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 1.17% is 56.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 18.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Marks & Spencer Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.71, based on 577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marks & Spencer Group's current Dividend Yield % of 1.17% is 56.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks & Spencer Group's current Dividend Yield % is 1.17%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group (FRA:MA6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.69, compared to a current price of €4.14 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.17%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 56.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.71. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marks & Spencer Group (FRA:MA6), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.17% as of Jun. 24, 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 Marks & Spencer Group (FRA:MA6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.14 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.69.
GuruFocus considers Marks & Spencer Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MA6:
Dividend Yield %: 1.17% (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: €4.69 vs. price of €4.14 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#470 of 577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MA6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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