Kalkine: How QBE and Amcor Stack Up in ASX200: A Quick Look at Valuation Through Dividends

June 11, 2025 01:47 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights

QBE dividend yield exceeds its 5-year average

Amcor trades near 52-week low with steady dividend history

A fast-read valuation using dividend yield comparison

When evaluating stocks listed on the S&P/ASX200 index, dividend yield can offer quick insights into a company’s financial position and investor returns. Let’s take a closer look at two notable names — QBE Insurance Group (QBE) and Amcor (AMC) — both prominent players in their respective sectors.

QBE’s Strong Performance and Expanding Footprint

QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) has shown impressive momentum, with its share price climbing 20.8% since the start of 2025. Originally a marine insurer founded in the late 1800s in Townsville, QBE has grown into one of Australia’s largest insurance providers. The company now operates in 27 countries, serving sectors like commercial, consumer, reinsurance, and agriculture.

Despite its Australian origins, only about 30% of QBE’s revenue now comes from Australia. The US contributes another 30%, with Europe providing the rest. This global diversification plays a significant role in its resilience and potential income consistency.

One way to assess its valuation is by looking at its dividend yield, which currently stands at 3.71%. That’s noticeably higher than its five-year average of 2.84%. A higher yield could reflect improving cash returns to shareholders, but investors should also factor in share price trends and dividend sustainability over time. In QBE’s case, its most recent annual report indicated growth in dividend payouts when compared to the three-year average.

Amcor's Resilience and Sustainability Focus

Amcor (ASX:AMC), trading just 2.7% above its 52-week low, is a global leader in packaging solutions. With origins dating back to the 1860s, Amcor now operates in over 40 countries across more than 200 sites. The company designs and produces flexible and rigid packaging, closures, and specialty cartons, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability to meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.

Amcor’s dividend yield is around 5.28%, comfortably above its 5-year average of 4.38%. This makes it one of the notable names among ASX dividend stocks, offering consistent shareholder returns.

Both QBE and Amcor represent global operations with robust dividend histories. While QBE offers a narrative of global expansion and strengthening dividend payouts, Amcor provides consistent cash returns and positions itself well in the sustainable packaging space. As part of the ASX200, these companies offer examples of how dividend yield can serve as a quick-check metric for evaluating stock stability and income potential.

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