AFBOF (African Rainbow Minerals) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Above Median


AFBOF African Rainbow Minerals Ltd AFBOF
82 GF Score
Price $11.07
GF Value $12.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio?

African Rainbow Minerals AFBOF 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks worse than 86.05% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.70.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is 0.72, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AFBOF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.52   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of African Rainbow Minerals was 0.98. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.52.

AFBOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
86.05% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs AFBOF: 0.72

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of African Rainbow Minerals is 5.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of African Rainbow Minerals was 22.16%. The lowest was 1.64%. And the median was 7.05%.

African Rainbow Minerals's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.36.

During the past 12 months, African Rainbow Minerals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of African Rainbow Minerals was 83.90% per year. The lowest was -25.00% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

African Rainbow Minerals (OTCPK:AFBOF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

African Rainbow Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.55 0.74 0.70 0.98

African Rainbow Minerals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.55 1.16 0.75 0.70

African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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African Rainbow Minerals Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.758/ 0.771
=0.98

African Rainbow Minerals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.356/ 0.512
=0.70

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 mean?
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #259 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.98. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.70 is 159.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #259 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #259 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.70 is 159.3% above this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.27, African Rainbow Minerals 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 159.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.88, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 159.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.88. GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AFBOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: $12.88 vs. price of $11.07 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#259 of 301)

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

African Rainbow Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges ARI:South AfricaEB9:Germany
Address 29 Impala Road, ARM House, Chislehurston, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
82GF Score

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