WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Dividend Payout Ratio: (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:WAR WAM Strategic Value Ltd ASX:WAR
35 GF Score
Price A$1.14
GF Value A$0.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is WAM Strategic Value Dividend Payout Ratio?

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 Jun. 2026 was .

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of WAM Strategic Value Ltd is 0.90, which seems too high.

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: 0.64   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.9

During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WAM Strategic Value was 0.94. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.64.

ASX:WAR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.87% of 921 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.62 vs ASX:WAR: 0.90

As of today (2026-09-22), the Dividend Yield % of WAM Strategic Value is 5.56%.

During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of WAM Strategic Value was 5.78%. The lowest was 3.10%. And the median was 3.84%.

WAM Strategic Value's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.03.

During the past 12 months, WAM Strategic Value's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Strategic Value was 21.60% per year. The lowest was 21.60% per year. And the median was 21.60% 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.

WAM Strategic Value Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

WAM Strategic Value Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio
- 0.40 0.43 0.94 0.92

WAM Strategic Value Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.34 1.09 0.83 0.46 -

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.


ASX:WAR
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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. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2026 )
=0.065/ 0.070557325778626
=0.92

WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.0325/ -0.00058717864348121
=N/A

* 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.

Is WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.14 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.77. GuruFocus considers WAM Strategic Value to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio:
  • GF Value™: A$0.77 vs. price of A$1.14 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1 Farrer Place, Level 26, Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
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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