JSE:AFH's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 84.78% of 46
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 4.115
vs JSE:AFH: 8.80
During the past 12 months, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings was 35.30% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
JSE:AFH vs VOYA, FRHC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings'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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 0.240000
2026-01-07
2026-01-09
2026-01-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.330000
2025-07-16
2025-07-18
2025-07-21
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 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.
* 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 8.80% mean?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.80% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #7 out of 46 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.80%. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 8.80% is 113.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #7 out of 46 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #7 out of 46 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Alexander Forbes Group Holdings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 8.80% is 113.9% 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 a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.12, based on 46 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. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.80% is 113.9% 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.61, compared to a current price of R7.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.80% and 113.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 4.12. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.80% as of Jun. 29, 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.61.
GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 8.80%
GF Value™: R8.61 vs. price of R7.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.9% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#7 of 46)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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