WAM ActiveASX:WAAOA 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAAOA with a GF Score™ of 59/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, WAM Active ranks better than 73.18% 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. WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WAM Active was 3.80. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.64.
ASX:WAAOA's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Active was 64.10% per year. The lowest was -18.60% per year. And the median was 1.80% 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.
WAM Active (ASX:WAAOA) 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.
WAM Active Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
WAM Active Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Active'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:WAAOA vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Active'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.
WAM Active Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
WAM Active'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.
WAM Active (ASX:WAAOA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WAM Active and its competitors. Over the past decade, WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Active ranks #250 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
WAM Active's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 3.80. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Active ranks #250 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Active has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Active's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Active ranks #250 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts WAM Active in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, WAM Active's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 3.80 over the past decade. 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 0.70, based on 932 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. 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 WAM Active and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Active's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Active stock overvalued right now?
WAM Active (ASX:WAAOA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. WAM Active's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 WAM Active (ASX:WAAOA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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.
WAM Active Ltd is an asset management company. Its principal activity is making investments in listed companies. Its investment objectives are to deliver investors a regular income stream in the form of fully franked dividends; provide investors with a positive return, after fees, along with low volatility over the majority of periods; and preserve capital in both the short term and long term.
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