WAM CapitalASX:WAM 33 Forward Dividend Yield % is 10.00% as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAM with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,110 Asset Management companies, WAM Capital ranks better than 80% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-10), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of WAM Capital is 10.00%.
As of today (2026-07-10), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of WAM Capital is 10.00%.
ASX:WAM's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 80% of 1110
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.09
vs ASX:WAM: 10.00
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Capital was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) Forward 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.
WAM Capital Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
ASX:WAM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Capital's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
WAM Capital Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Capital's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Capital's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
WAM Capital Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.077500
2026-05-18
2026-05-19
2026-05-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.077500
2025-10-20
2025-10-21
2025-10-31
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
* 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.
WAM Capital's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.155
/
1.55
=
10.00 %
Current Share Price is A$1.55. WAM Capital's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as A$0.0775 * 2 = A$0.155.
WAM Capital's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.155
/
1.55
=
10.00 %
Current Share Price is A$1.55. WAM Capital's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.155.
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 10.00% mean?
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 10.00% as of Jul. 10, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on WAM Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #222 out of 1110 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is WAM Capital's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
WAM Capital's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 10.00%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09. WAM Capital's value of 10.00% is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #222 out of 1110 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WAM Capital has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Capital's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #222 out of 1110 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places WAM Capital in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09. WAM Capital's value of 10.00% is 64.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.09, based on 1,110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WAM Capital's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 10.00% is 64.2% above 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on WAM Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Capital's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 10.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.74, compared to a current price of A$1.55 — trading 109.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 10.00% and 64.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.09. WAM Capital's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WAM Capital (ASX:WAM), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 10.00% as of Jul. 10, 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 WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.55 is trading 109.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.74.
GuruFocus considers WAM Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAM:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 10.00%
GF Value™: A$0.74 vs. price of A$1.55 (109.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the Asset Management median (#222 of 1110)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Capital Ltd is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. It provides exposure to relative value arbitrage and market mispricing opportunities and manages a diversified portfolio of undervalued growth companies. Its investment objective is to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends, provide capital growth and preserve capital.
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