About MultiChoice Group Limited (MCOIF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
MultiChoice Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates video-entertainment subscriber platforms in South Africa, rest of Africa, Europe, and internationally. It operates through South Africa, Rest of Africa, and Technology segments. The company offers digital satellite television, digital terrestrial television, online services, over-the-top, and related video-entertainment services. Its video-entertainment is a commercial service that provides packages of video and audio programming to consumers. The company also provides digital content management and protection systems to protect, manage, and monetize digital media on various platforms. In addition, it broadcasts advertisements on its video entertainment platforms and shows online on its websites; and sells set-top boxes. The company offers its services under the SuperSport, DStv, GOtv, M-Net, Showmax, and Irdeto names. It serves approximately 14 million people in 50 countries across various platforms. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Randburg, South Africa.
Is MCOIF a good dividend investment in 2026?
MCOIF offers a 30.56% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 60/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
MCOIF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your MCOIF portfolio grows to $142.3K vs $41.0K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
MCOIF dividend growth history & forecast
MCOIF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 30.56%.
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+1.2B → -4.0B → -3.5B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk — monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
60
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 MCOIF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold MCOIF.
Gross yield
30.56%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
25.98%
Real yield (−CPI)
23.18%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
30.56%
27.76%
$3,056 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
25.98%
23.18%
$2,598 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
24.45%
21.65%
$2,445 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
30.56%
27.76%
$3,056 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
27.89%
25.09%
$2,789 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
30.56%
27.76%
$3,056 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
22.92%
20.12%
$2,292 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
25.98%
23.18%
$2,598 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
21.39%
18.59%
$2,139 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
22.50%
19.70%
$2,250 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
21.39%
18.59%
$2,139 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 MCOIF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
4yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your MCOIF investment of $6.55/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$88.7K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$86.3K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in MCOIF for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$92,409
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 MCOIF Dividend Payment Schedule
MCOIF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 MCOIF vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How MCOIF compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmark: Communication Services
Dividend Yield▲+28.26% vs sectorBetter
MCOIF
30.56%
avg
2.30%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.20% vs sectorBelow avg
MCOIF
0.00%
avg
5.20%
Payout Ratio▼+2.00% vs sectorBelow avg
MCOIF
50.00%
avg
48.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for MCOIF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ MCOIF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
5.28
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
3/9
🔴 Weak fundamentals — dividend safety concern
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the MCOIF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →