Kip McGrath Education CentresASX:KME +2.17%60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates ASX:KME with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 107 Education companies, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks better than 85.98% 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. Kip McGrath Education Centres's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kip McGrath Education Centres's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KME'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kip McGrath Education Centres was 0.94. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.59.
ASX:KME's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 85.98% of 107
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs ASX:KME: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kip McGrath Education Centres was 7.14%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 3.14%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -37.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kip McGrath Education Centres was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was -7.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) 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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kip McGrath Education Centres Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ASX:KME vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kip McGrath Education Centres'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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kip McGrath Education Centres's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kip McGrath Education Centres's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kip McGrath Education Centres 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.
* 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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kip McGrath Education Centres and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Kip McGrath Education Centres' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #15 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kip McGrath Education Centres' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.94. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Kip McGrath Education Centres' value of 0.19 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #15 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kip McGrath Education Centres has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kip McGrath Education Centres' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #15 out of 107 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kip McGrath Education Centres in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Kip McGrath Education Centres' value of 0.19 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kip McGrath Education Centres' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Kip McGrath Education Centres 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.47, based on 107 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. Kip McGrath Education Centres's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 59.6% 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 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kip McGrath Education Centres's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.55, compared to a current price of A$0.47 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 59.6% below the Education industry median of 0.47. Kip McGrath Education Centres' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kip McGrath Education Centres stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.47 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.55.
GuruFocus considers Kip McGrath Education Centres to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KME:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: A$0.55 vs. price of A$0.47 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% below the Education median (#15 of 107)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Business Description
Kip McGrath Education Centres Ltd offers supplementary education to students through the franchise in Australia and overseas, in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Its products are face-to-face tuition programs, direct at-home educational products, and online tertiary courses. Geographically, the company operates in Australasia, the United Kingdom and Europe, and Other overseas regions. It derives revenue from franchise fees, student lesson fees, sales of master territories and franchise centers, and direct sales, of which a majority of the revenue is derived from franchise fees.
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