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Barings Participation InvestorsMPV -0.23%62 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 19.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 296% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates MPV with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Asset Management companies, Barings Participation Investors ranks better than 84.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings Participation Investors's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MPV'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.5 Med: 5 Max: 22.5
Current: 19.8
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Barings Participation Investors was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -9.50% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
MPV's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 84.99% of 846
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs MPV: 19.80
During the past 12 months, Barings Participation Investors's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% 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 Barings Participation Investors is 1.20, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Barings Participation Investors stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Barings Participation Investors was 3.09. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.91.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Barings Participation Investors is 1.20, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Barings Participation Investors Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.370000
2026-08-28
2026-08-28
2026-09-11
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.370000
2026-05-29
2026-05-29
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.370000
2025-12-30
2025-12-30
2026-01-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.370000
2025-11-03
2025-11-03
2025-11-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 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.
Barings Participation Investors's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $17.02.
Barings Participation Investors's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.48.
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Barings Participation Investors was 11.31%. The lowest was 5.30%. And the median was 7.24%.
Good Sign:
Barings Participation Investors stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-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.
Barings Participation Investors 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MPV vs HGLB, FLC, RVII: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings Participation Investors'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.
Barings Participation Investors 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings Participation Investors's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings Participation Investors's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
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 19.80% mean?
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 19.80% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. This is 296% above median its historical median of 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #127 out of 846 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Barings Participation Investors' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Barings Participation Investors' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 19.80% is 296% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Barings Participation Investors' value of 19.80% is 421.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #127 out of 846 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barings Participation Investors has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings Participation Investors' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to HGLB and FLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #127 out of 846 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Barings Participation Investors in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Barings Participation Investors' value of 19.80% is 421.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Barings Participation Investors has consistently been above 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 846 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. Barings Participation Investors's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 19.80% is 421.1% 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 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 Barings Participation Investors 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. Barings Participation Investors's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 19.80%, which is 296% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings Participation Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $17.02 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 19.80%, which is 296% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 421.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. Barings Participation Investors' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 19.80% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.02 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96.
GuruFocus considers Barings Participation Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPV:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 19.80% (296% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $17.02 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 421.1% above the Asset Management median (#127 of 846)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings Participation Investors is a diversified closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and an opportunity for capital gains. Its principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations including bank loans and mezzanine debt instruments. The company invests in various sectors such as aerospace and defense; automotive; building materials; consumer products and others.
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