L1 Long Short FundASX:LSF +1.32%61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$13.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, L1 Long Short Fund ranks better than 88.24% 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. L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LSF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.17
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of L1 Long Short Fund was 0.77. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.36.
ASX:LSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.24% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs ASX:LSF: 0.17
During the past 12 months, L1 Long Short Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of L1 Long Short Fund was 96.00% per year. The lowest was 20.70% per year. And the median was 58.35% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) 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.
L1 Long Short Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
L1 Long Short Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L1 Long Short Fund'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.
ASX:LSF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, L1 Long Short Fund'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.
L1 Long Short Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
L1 Long Short Fund 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.
L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on L1 Long Short Fund and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, L1 Long Short Fund ranks #110 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
L1 Long Short Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.77. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. L1 Long Short Fund's value of 0.15 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L1 Long Short Fund ranks #110 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L1 Long Short Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L1 Long Short Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, L1 Long Short Fund ranks #110 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places L1 Long Short Fund in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. L1 Long Short Fund's value of 0.15 is 78.9% below this benchmark. Historically, L1 Long Short Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.71, L1 Long Short Fund 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 Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 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. L1 Long Short Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 78.9% 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 L1 Long Short Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L1 Long Short Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L1 Long Short Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$13.52, compared to a current price of A$4.60 — trading 66% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 78.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. L1 Long Short Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 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 L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L1 Long Short Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.60 is trading 66% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$13.52.
GuruFocus considers L1 Long Short Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LSF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: A$13.52 vs. price of A$4.60 (66% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% below the Asset Management median (#110 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd provides investors with access to an actively managed long and short portfolio of securities and the investment expertise of the manager. The company's investment process combines valuation with qualitative considerations to identify attractive investment opportunities. It operates in one industry, being the securities industry, deriving revenue from dividend and trust distribution income, interest income, and from the sale of its trading portfolio.
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