WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.80% (As of Jun. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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ASX:WLE WAM Leaders Ltd ASX:WLE
61 GF Score
Price A$1.33
GF Value A$2.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is WAM Leaders 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

WAM Leaders ASX:WLE -0.75% 61 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:WLE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 848 Asset Management companies, WAM Leaders ranks better than 50.24% on this metric.

WAM Leaders's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Leaders's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:WLE' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8   Med: 10.9   Max: 15
Current: 3.8

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Leaders was 15.00% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

ASX:WLE's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than
50.24% of 848 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs ASX:WLE: 3.80

During the past 12 months, WAM Leaders's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% 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.

WAM Leaders's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.07. As of today, WAM Leaders's Dividend Yield % is 7.14%.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of WAM Leaders Ltd is 0.81, which seems too high.

Good Sign:

WAM Leaders Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

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WAM Leaders  (ASX:WLE) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

WAM Leaders's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.048/ 0.045
=1.07

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WAM Leaders was 8.86. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.81.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of WAM Leaders Ltd is 0.81, which seems too high.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

WAM Leaders Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
AUD 0.0480002026-04-152026-04-162026-04-30Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyAUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.0470002025-11-042025-11-052025-11-17Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyAUD: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 Leaders's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.095/1.33
=7.14 %

Current Share Price is A$1.33.
WAM Leaders's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.095.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of WAM Leaders was 7.88%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 5.03%.

Good Sign:

WAM Leaders Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-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.


WAM Leaders 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>


ASX:WLE vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Leaders'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.


WAM Leaders 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Leaders's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WAM Leaders's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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WAM Leaders 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 3.80% mean?
WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on WAM Leaders and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, WAM Leaders' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 3.80 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #422 out of 848 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is WAM Leaders' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
WAM Leaders' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.80% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 15.00. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. WAM Leaders' value of 3.80% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #422 out of 848 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Leaders has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Leaders' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #422 out of 848 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts WAM Leaders in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. WAM Leaders' value of 3.80% is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, WAM Leaders' own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 3.80 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 3.80, WAM Leaders has consistently been at 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 848 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. WAM Leaders's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.80% is 0% at 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 WAM Leaders 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. WAM Leaders's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Leaders stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.97, compared to a current price of A$1.33 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 0% at the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. WAM Leaders' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80% 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 WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Leaders stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.33 is trading 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.97. GuruFocus considers WAM Leaders to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WLE:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.80% (65% below median its 10-year median of 10.90)
  • GF Value™: A$2.97 vs. price of A$1.33 (55.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Asset Management median (#422 of 848)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WAM Leaders Business Description

Address 1 Farrer Place, Level 26, Governor Phillip Tower, GPO Box 4658, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
WAM Leaders Ltd is an investment company. The company's investment objectives are to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends, provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, and preserve capital. The company currently engages in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments in listed companies. Its portfolio consists of securities of companies from various sectors such as Communication services, Financials, Consumer staples, Health care, and Information technology, among others.
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