WAM Strategic ValueASX:WAR +0.47%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, WAM Strategic Value ranks better than 59.89% 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 Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.56
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WAM Strategic Value was 0.94. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.40.
ASX:WAR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 59.89% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs ASX:WAR: 0.56
During the past 12 months, WAM Strategic Value's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% 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 Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) 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 Strategic Value Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
WAM Strategic Value Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Strategic Value'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:WAR vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Strategic Value'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 Strategic Value Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
WAM Strategic Value 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.
WAM Strategic Value'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 Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WAM Strategic Value and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #375 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.94. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. WAM Strategic Value's value of 0.42 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #375 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Strategic Value has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #375 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts WAM Strategic Value in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. WAM Strategic Value's value of 0.42 is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, WAM Strategic Value's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.71, WAM Strategic Value 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. WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 40.8% 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 WAM Strategic Value 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. WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Strategic Value stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.21, compared to a current price of A$1.07 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 40.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. WAM Strategic Value's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Strategic Value (ASX:WAR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.07 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.21.
GuruFocus considers WAM Strategic Value to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: A$1.21 vs. price of A$1.07 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Asset Management median (#375 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Strategic Value Ltd is an investment company. The company is engaged in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. Its investment objectives are to provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, deliver a stream of dividends, and preserve capital while providing shareholders with exposure to a diversified equities portfolio.
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