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MA Financial GroupASX:MAF +4.48%68 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 26.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:MAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Asset Management companies, MA Financial Group ranks worse than 51.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MAF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.6 Med: 26 Max: 31
Current: 3.6
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MA Financial Group was 31.00% per year. The lowest was 3.60% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
ASX:MAF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 51.12% of 845
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs ASX:MAF: 3.60
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MA Financial Group Ltd is 1.89, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
MA Financial Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
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During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MA Financial Group was 3.39. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.69.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MA Financial Group Ltd is 1.89, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
MA Financial Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.080000
2026-08-25
2026-08-26
2026-09-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.140000
2026-02-24
2026-02-25
2026-03-17
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.
MA Financial Group's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is A$5.36.
MA Financial Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.22.
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of MA Financial Group was 4.97%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 2.45%.
Good Sign:
MA Financial Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
* 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.
MA Financial Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
ASX:MAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.
MA Financial Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
MA Financial Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.60% mean?
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on MA Financial Group and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 26.00. Over the past decade, MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 3.60 to 31.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #432 out of 845 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.60% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 26.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.60 to a high of 31.00. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. MA Financial Group's value of 3.60% is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #432 out of 845 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MA Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MA Financial Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #432 out of 845 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places MA Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. MA Financial Group's value of 3.60% is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MA Financial Group's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 3.60 to 31.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.00 vs. the industry median of 3.80, MA Financial 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.60% is 5.3% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on MA Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.60%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 26.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MA Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.08, compared to a current price of A$5.36 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.60%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 26.00 and 5.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. MA Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.60% as of Jun. 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.36 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.08.
GuruFocus considers MA Financial Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MAF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.60% (86% below median its 10-year median of 26.00)
GF Value™: A$8.08 vs. price of A$5.36 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Asset Management median (#432 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MA Financial Group Ltd is a financial services company. The Group is organised into the following business segments: Asset Management, Lending & Technology and Corporate Advisory & Equities (CA&E). It generates maximum revenue from the Asset Management segment. The Asset Management segment incorporates the provision of asset management services and principal co-investment and strategic investments. The Lending & Technology segment includes the provision of Lending Platforms for loan funding, residential mortgages and Financial Technology. The Corporate Advisory and Equities segment provides corporate advice, underwriting and institutional stockbroking services. The Group mainly operates in Australia.
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